pathetic
Example Sentences
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Pathetic and prideful, yet ultimately a principled father, Oscar tries to revitalize his nonexistent career by encouraging one of his students to pursue poetry.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
"Pathetic," wrote California Governor Gavin Newsom on X in reaction to the announced agreement.
From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025
“Choke job. Pathetic performance,” he tweeted after Sunday’s loss.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2022
"What is this bizarre misuse of power where athletes are forced to wrap up their training early because a Govt officer has to walk his dog. Pathetic!"
From Reuters • May 27, 2022
“Here we are on prom night, crying at a Cracker Barrel in Cookeville, Tennessee. I’d say we’re getting the hang of this Pathetic Prom thing,” Dill said, after the server left.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
Vocabulary lists containing pathetic
Common Senses: Path ("Feeling")
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