pathetic

Describes something that is miserably inadequate or weak; often used to express pity or contempt.

ruОписывает что-то жалко неадекватное или слабое; часто используется для выражения жалости или презрения.esDescribe algo que inspira lástima o desprecio por ser débil, inadecuado o insignificante; también se usa para expresar que algo resulta ridículo o decepcionante por su escasa calidad o esfuerzo.frDécrit quelque chose de pitoyable, inadéquat ou faible ; souvent utilisé pour exprimer la pitié ou le mépris.deBeschreibt etwas oder jemanden, der erbärmlich, kläglich oder armselig ist; drückt Mitleid oder Verachtung aus.ptDescreve algo ou alguém que é digno de pena por ser fraco, inadequado ou lamentável; também pode expressar desprezo por algo ridículo ou vergonhoso.zh形容某人或某事物令人怜悯、可悲，或显得软弱、无能、拙劣；常带有同情或轻蔑的意味。arيصف شيئًا أو شخصًا مثيرًا للشفقة أو الشفقة الممزوجة بالازدراء، أو ضعيفًا وتافهًا وغير كافٍ. يُستعمل للدلالة على الضعف والبؤس أو على ما يبعث على السخرية والاحتقار.

1. Deserving pity B2 formal

   Arousing feelings of pity, sympathy, or sadness due to suffering or weakness.

   • The homeless man's condition was truly pathetic.
   • She gave a pathetic cry for help.
   • The sight of the abandoned puppy was pathetic.

   ruЖалкийeslastimoso, digno de lástimafrqui fait pitiédeMitleid erregendptDigno de penazh可怜的arمُثيرٌ للشفقة

   المرادفات: forlornmiserablemournfulmovingpiteouspitiablepitifulplaintivepoignantsadtouchingwretched

   الأضداد: admirablecommendablelaudable

2. Contemptibly inadequate B2 informal

   So miserably inadequate or weak as to arouse both pity and scorn.

   • His pathetic attempt at an apology only made things worse.
   • The team's performance was absolutely pathetic.
   • He made a pathetic excuse for being late.

   ruЖалкийesPatético (inadecuado de forma despreciable)frPathétique (au sens de dérisoire)deErbärmlichptPatéticozh可悲的arمثير للشفقة والاحتقار

   المرادفات: contemptibledeplorablefeebleinadequatelamentablelaughablemiserablepaltrypitiablepitifulridiculoussorrywretched

   الأضداد: admirablecapableexcellentformidableimpressivestrong

3. Scornfully pitiful C1 informal

   Inspiring a mixture of contempt and pity, often due to incompetence or weakness.

   • The villain's pathetic whining annoyed everyone.
   • She looked at his pathetic efforts with disdain.
   • His pathetic behavior at the meeting embarrassed his colleagues.

   ruЖалкийesPatéticofrPathétique (sens péjoratif)deErbärmlichptPatéticozh可悲arمُثير للشفقة والاحتقار

   المرادفات: contemptibledeplorabledespicablefeebleinadequatelamentablemiserablepiteouspitiablepitifulpoorsorrywoefulwretched

   الأضداد: admirableawe-inspiringcommendableformidableimpressivelaudablemajesticredoubtable

• more pathetic comparative form
• most pathetic superlative form