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pathetic
01
deserving pity due to perceived weakness or sadness
02
evoking scorn due to being extremely inadequate or disappointing
Example
The abandoned puppy with its forlorn eyes and shivering body looked utterly pathetic, evoking a strong desire to offer comfort.
Despite his boasting, the empty achievements on his resume made his claims appear more pathetic than impressive.
His repeated excuses for not completing the assignment were seen as nothing more than a pathetic attempt to avoid responsibility.
The once vibrant garden, now overrun with weeds and neglected, appeared somewhat pathetic in its decline.
The team’s performance was so pathetic that they didn’t score a single point.
