Meaning pathetic
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pathetic


affecting the passions; moving.
Source: econlib.org

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pathetic


1590s, "affecting the emotions, exciting the passions," from Middle French pathétique "moving, stirring, affecting" (16c.), from Late Latin patheticus, from Greek pathetikos " [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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pathetic


(adj) deserving or inciting pity(adj) inspiring mixed contempt and pity(adj) inspiring scornful pity
Source: beedictionary.com





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