pathetically
adverb/pəˈθɛtɪkli/
Frequency rank: #17,767 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that causes feelings of pity or sad disappointment; miserably.
Example sentence
He tried to lift the heavy box but failed pathetically in front of everyone.
Synonyms & related words
- miserably
- pitifully
- hopelessly
- wretchedly
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