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pathetic

[puh-thet-ik] / pəˈθɛt ɪk /


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With this bizarre turn, Mr. Noonan renders the character such a pathetic figure that the remainder of the show leaves us disengaged—and disbelieving.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin said that SEW's leadership had made a "pathetic performance" at the committee.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

It only matters to us that Les manages to return Lindy to her former status; his thirst for recognition is represented as pathetic and unseemly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

But Maria said the government's efforts to pull Russia out of its demographic rut were "pathetic".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Hopefully, her family tree will wow the class so much that if I slip in quickly after her, no one will notice how pathetic my findings are!

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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