pathetic

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of pathetic with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

pathetic

(adjective)

Meaning

arousing pity or sadness

Example

"The abandoned puppy looked so pathetic that it broke her heart."

Synonyms

pitifulsorrowfultremendous

Antonyms

admirablecommendable

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek 'pathetikos', relating to emotions.
Related word forms
  • noun: pathos
  • adverb: pathetically

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