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pathetic vs pitiful

pitiful vs pathetic

pathetic and pitiful both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pathetic No Yes No No
pitiful No Yes No No
As adjectives, pathetic and pitiful are synonyms defined as:
  • pathetic and pitiful: inspiring mixed contempt and pity
Other synonyms of pathetic include pitiable.
As adjectives, pathetic and pitiful are synonyms defined as:
  • pathetic and pitiful: deserving or inciting pity
Other synonyms of pathetic include hapless, miserable, misfortunate, piteous, pitiable, poor, wretched.
pathetic (adjective) pitiful (adjective)
inspiring mixed contempt and pity bad; unfortunate
inspiring scornful pity inspiring mixed contempt and pity
deserving or inciting pity deserving or inciting pity
Difference between pathetic and pitiful

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