Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "pathetic" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

hyperpathetic nonpathetic pathetic fallacy pathetic nerve pathetically patheticism patheticness pathetics telepathetic un-pathetic

Derived From

path

Related Terms

pathos

Related Terms

anger compassion contempt horrible horrible worthless inadequacy lame nice passionate pathos pitiful pitifully pitifully sad pity poor sad sad pitiful scornful shameful sorry sympathy worthless

Similar Terms

contemptible contemptible undignified unfortunate

Synonym Network

disgraceful misfortunate pitiful ridiculous

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