pathetically
/pəˈθɛtɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that causes feelings of pity, sadness, or sympathy because of weakness or helplessness.
- He tried pathetically to lift the heavy box, but it was far too heavy for him.
- The team played pathetically, losing every game by a huge margin.
- The abandoned puppy whimpered pathetically in the rain.
- In a way that is extremely inadequate, weak, or unsuccessful; pitifully.
- The company's efforts to fix the problem were pathetically slow.
- Her attempt at an apology was pathetically insincere.
- He earned a pathetically small salary for all the work he did.
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