Pathetic — synonyms, definition

1. pathetic (a)

affecting depressing distressing grieving joyless lamenting melancholic miserable mournful moving pitiable pitiful poignant regretting sad saddening sentimental sobbing stirring tender • • •

2. pathetic (Adjective)

effete hapless ineffective ineffectual misfortunate piteous poor ridiculous silly unable useless wet

pathetic (Adjective) — Deserving or inciting pity. ex. "the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"

pathetic (Adjective) — Inspiring mixed contempt and pity. ex. "their efforts were pathetic"

pathetic (Adjective) — Inspiring scornful pity. ex. "how pathetic an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"

pathetic (Adjective) — Lacking in power or forcefulness. ex. "a pathetic ruler"