Pathetically Meaning in English
word · lemma: pathetic
pəˈθɛtɪkəɫi/, /pəˈθɛtɪkɫi
puh-THET-ik-uh-lee
pɐθˈɛtɪkli
puh-THET-ik-lee
Definition
In a way that shows weakness, sadness, or makes people feel pity or contempt. Often used to describe something or someone in a sad, embarrassing, or unsuccessful way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used critically or with a negative connotation, often to express disappointment or ridicule. Common with verbs like 'fail', 'cry', 'try'. Less formal; avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: patéticamente - de manera patéticaPortuguese (BR): pateticamente - de forma patéticaPortuguese (PT): pateticamente - de forma patéticaChinese (Simplified): 可怜地 - 可悲地Chinese (Traditional): 可憐地 - 可悲地Hindi: दया के साथ - दयनीय रूप सेArabic: بشكل مثير للشفقة - بطريقة بائسةBengali: কঠিনভাবে - করুণভাবেRussian: жалко - жалобно - убогоJapanese: みじめに - 哀れにVietnamese: một cách thảm hại - một cách đáng thươngKorean: 한심하게 - 불쌍하게Turkish: acınacak şekilde - zavallıcaUrdu: بے حد افسوسناک انداز میں - قابلِ ترس انداز میںIndonesian: secara menyedihkan - secara patetis
Example Sentences
He pathetically tried to lift the heavy box.
basic
She pathetically begged for help.
basic
The team pathetically lost 10-0.
basic
He pathetically tried to explain himself, but no one listened.
natural
She pathetically laughed at her own mistake to hide her embarrassment.
natural
They pathetically tried to pretend everything was fine.
natural