Word Games Pro Dictionary
pathetically
adverb
Arousing scornful pity
Quick reference
Word Facts
How it sounds
Pronunciation
pəˈθɛtɪkli
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
adverb
Arousing scornful pity
“They had pathetically little money”
adverb
In a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
“The sick child cried pathetically”
In context
Example Sentences
They had pathetically little money
It was pathetically bad
The sick child cried pathetically
Similar words
Synonyms
Check yourself
Practise This Word
Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.