Definition & Meaning of "pathetically"in English

pathetically

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

pitiably

Examples

She reached out pathetically for comfort after the accident.

The injured bird fluttered pathetically on the ground.

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.

The team 's defense collapsed pathetically during the final minutes.

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