pathetic

Example Sentences

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But Maria said the government's efforts to pull Russia out of its demographic rut were "pathetic".

From Barron's

‘Regardless of whether or not the move is legal, it is certainly disgraceful, despicable, reprehensible, loathsome, outrageous and just plain truly pathetic,’ writes an L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

It offers no resistance, its roots tiny, pathetic.

From Literature

Clare winced at the confession, which felt deeply personal and a little pathetic.

From Literature

Maybe the most pathetic men are the most dangerous ones.

From The Wall Street Journal