pathetic

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I tried to focus on the good news that I was part of Mr. Pinkerton’s team of operatives and not on the sad fact that I would have such a pathetic costume.

From Literature

They are more lambs than wolves at the moment and to have only picked up two points from 18 games is absolutely pathetic.

From BBC

Their paralyzing fear of Carol’s ire is empowering, pathetic and hilarious.

From Los Angeles Times

"My daughter was already suffering from thalassemia. Now she has got HIV, all thanks to the pathetic medical facilities of Madhya Pradesh," said one father, whose child is among those affected.

From BBC

When Pascal finally slaps Phoenix across the face, the joke is gone and what’s left is a petty, pathetic standoff, scored to Perry’s incongruously perky anthem.

From Los Angeles Times