pathetically
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pathetically, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a way that is pitiable or contemptibly feeble.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pitiably
How to use pathetically
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pathetically weak
pathetically small
Frequently asked questions
What does “pathetically” mean?
The word “pathetically” means in a way that is pitiable or contemptibly feeble. In plain terms, doing something in a way that's sad, weak, or embarrassingly poor.
How do you pronounce “pathetically”?
“Pathetically” is pronounced puh-THEH-tihk-lee (/pəˈθɛtɪkli/ in IPA).
How do you use “pathetically” in a sentence?
Here is “pathetically” used in a sentence: “He pathetically begged for one more chance.”
What part of speech is “pathetically”?
“Pathetically” is an adverb.