pitiful vs pathetic
pathetic vs pitifulpitiful and pathetic both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pitiful | No | Yes | No | No |
| pathetic | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
pitiful and pathetic
are synonyms defined as:
- pitiful and pathetic: inspiring mixed contempt and pity
Other synonyms of pitiful include
pitiable.
As adjectives,
pitiful and pathetic
are synonyms defined as:
- pitiful and pathetic: deserving or inciting pity
| pitiful (adjective) | pathetic (adjective) |
|---|---|
| bad; unfortunate | inspiring mixed contempt and pity |
| inspiring mixed contempt and pity | inspiring scornful pity |
| deserving or inciting pity | deserving or inciting pity |
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