Definizione monolingua

pathetic

pathetic (comparative more pathetic, superlative most pathetic)

1. Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

   The old man’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart.

2. Arousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

   You cant even run two miles? That’s pathetic.

   Youre almost 26 years old and you still cant hold a real job? Thats pathetic.

   • 2005, In Her Shoes:

     Well youd better think of something because middle-aged tramps arent cute, theyre pathetic.

Definizione dizionario pathetic

commovente

patetico

pietoso

toccante

Altri significati:

arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion

arousing scorn or contempt

Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Arousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.