Associations to the word «pathetically»

Wiktionary

PATHETICALLY, adverb. In a pathetic manner; piteously.

Dictionary definition

PATHETICALLY, adverb. In a manner arousing sympathy and compassion; "the sick child cried pathetically".
PATHETICALLY, adverb. Arousing scornful pity; "they had pathetically little money"; "it was pathetically bad".

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