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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 stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart."
  2. adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.
    "His attempt at an apology was pathetic."
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pathetic in a sentence

  • The stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart.
  • His attempt at an apology was pathetic.
  • That's a pathetic excuse for being late.

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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 stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart." 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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