Definition & Meaning of "pathetically"in English

pathetically

in a manner that inspires sympathy by showing weakness, sadness, or helplessness

pitiably

Grammatical Information

Examples

She reached out pathetically for comfort after the accident.

in a way that is noticeably weak, ineffective, or laughably inadequate

dismally

miserably

Informal

Examples

He protested pathetically against the new rules, but no one listened.

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