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παθητικός — meaning in English

pathitikos

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English meaning

pathetic adj Arousing pity or sadness.
receptive adj Open and willing to consider new ideas, suggestions, or feedback.

Senses

παθητικός is used for these senses in English:

pathetic Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
receptive Capable of receiving something.

pathetic — full definition

adj Arousing pity or sadness.
adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

αξιολύπητος συγκινητικός άθλιος θλιβερός κακόμοιρος οικτρός