Top synonyms for “pathetic”: hapless, miserable, misfortunate, piteous, pitiable, pitiful, poor, ridiculous, and 5 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)inspiring scornful pity“how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years”
- (adjective)inspiring mixed contempt and pity“their efforts were pathetic”
- (adjective)deserving or inciting pity“a hapless victim”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "pathetic"?
Common synonyms for "pathetic" include hapless, miserable, misfortunate, piteous, pitiable, pitiful. Our thesaurus lists 13 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "pathetic" mean?
inspiring scornful pity Example: "how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"
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