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Definition of pathetically adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pathetically

adverb
 
/pəˈθetɪkli/
 
/pəˈθetɪkli/
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  1. in a way that makes you feel sad synonym pitifully (1)
    • He cried pathetically.
  2. (informal, disapproving) in a way that is weak and not successful
    • a pathetically shy woman
    Topics Difficulty and failurec2
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