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pathetic in Italian

pathetic in Italian is lacrimoso, patetico, meschino — pathetic means arousing pity or sadness.

pathetic in Italian

lacrimoso
adj
patetico
adj
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
meschino
adj
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
penoso
adj
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

What does "pathetic" mean?

  1. adj Arousing pity or sadness.
    "The pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop."
  2. adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.
    "The team's pathetic performance in the second half made the fans furious."
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pathetic in a sentence

  • The pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop.
  • It was a pathetic scene when the lost child sat crying on the pavement.
  • The team's pathetic performance in the second half made the fans furious.
  • His attempt at an apology was pathetic.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pathetic" in Italian?
"pathetic" in Italian is lacrimoso, patetico, meschino. pathetic means: Arousing pity or sadness.
How do you use "pathetic" in a sentence?
Example: "The pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop." In Italian, "pathetic" is lacrimoso, patetico, meschino.
Are there other ways to say "pathetic" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "pathetic": lacrimoso, patetico, meschino, penoso.
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