adv
pathetically
puh-THEH-tihk-lee
Pathetically (adv) means In a way that is pitiable or contemptibly feeble. Example: “He pathetically begged for one more chance.”
adv
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In a way that is pitiable or contemptibly feeble.
"He pathetically begged for one more chance."
"The team played pathetically in the second half."
How to use pathetically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a way that's sad, weak, or embarrassingly poor.
Common pairings
pathetically weak
pathetically small
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more pathetically
- Superlative
- most pathetically
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He _____ begged for one more chance.
Synonyms
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pitiably
Rhymes for pathetically
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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.
