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Meaning of "pathetically" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PATHETICALLY

pathetically  [pəˈθɛtɪkəlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PATHETICALLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pathetically is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES PATHETICALLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of pathetically in the English dictionary

The definition of pathetically in the dictionary is in a way that evokes pity, sympathy, etc as a result of being sad and weak or helpless. Other definition of pathetically is in a way that evokes impatience or anger as a result of being weak or not very good.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PATHETICALLY


abiogenetically
ˌeɪbaɪəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
aesthetically
iːsˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
anesthetically
ˌænɪsˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
biosynthetically
ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
empathetically
ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
frenetically
frɪˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
hermetically
hɜːˈmɛtɪkəlɪ
hypothetically
ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
kinetically
kɪˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
magnetically
mæɡˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
phonetically
fəˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
photosynthetically
ˌfəʊtəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
phylogenetically
ˌfaɪləʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
poetically
pəʊˈɛtɪkəlɪ
prophetically
prəˈfɛtɪkəlɪ
splenetically
splɪˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
sympathetically
ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
synthetically
sɪnˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
theoretically
ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkəlɪ
thetically
ˈθɛtɪkəlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PATHETICALLY

path
path lab
path-breaking
path.
Pathan
pathetic
pathetic fallacy
pathetical
pathfinder
pathfinder prospectus
pathfinding
pathic
pathless
pathlessness
pathname
pathobiology
pathogen
pathogene
pathogenesis
pathogenetic

WORDS THAT END LIKE PATHETICALLY

actually
alphabetically
automatically
basically
clinically
critically
dramatically
economically
electronically
fantastically
historically
locally
periodically
physically
politically
practically
specifically
statistically
technically
tragically
typically

Synonyms and antonyms of pathetically in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pathetically» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PATHETICALLY

Find out the translation of pathetically to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pathetically from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pathetically» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

可怜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

patéticamente
570 millions of speakers

English

pathetically
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दयनीयता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بشكل مثير للشفقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

патетически
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pateticamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গুণপরিবৃত্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pathétiquement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kejahatan yang menyedihkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

erbärmlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

痛ましいほどに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불쌍
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kepeksa banget
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thảm hại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பரிதாபகரமான வீழ்ச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दयनीय चुकीची कल्पना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Acınacak yanlışlama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pateticamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żałośnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

патетично
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

patetic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αξιοθρήνητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pateties
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pathetically
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

patetisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pathetically

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PATHETICALLY»

The term «pathetically» is regularly used and occupies the 92.236 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PATHETICALLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pathetically

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4 QUOTES WITH «PATHETICALLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pathetically.
1
Cat Deeley
I can't lie... My face always gives me away. I'm also pathetically bad at poker!
2
Rupert Graves
I was a dozy boy; I'd like to have been like James Dean, but I was more Arthur Askey - pathetically rebellious in a cheeky, chappy sort of way.
3
Mitch Kapor
Lotus's efforts around the Mac were pathetically unsuccessful, which is sad.
4
Trinny Woodall
Even my basic, basic wardrobe is still pathetically colour coordinated. It just is. That is just me.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PATHETICALLY»

Discover the use of pathetically in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pathetically and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Dead Janitors Club: Pathetically True Tales of a Crime ...
I was tempted to start searching for another job. I still had faith, though, that somehow, someway, I was meant for this line of work... "Hello?" I mumbled, not recognizing the number on the caller ID. "Jeff, it's Dirk," said the voice.
Jeff Klima, 2010
2
Between Women and Generations: Legacies of Dignity
When the image of moral freedom arouses our own emotion, suffering then becomes pathetically sublime. By pathetic Schiller does not mean pitiful. He instead means that the person on stage arouses in us the dramatic pathos inherent in that ...
Drucilla Cornell, 2005
3
Zeal Against the Enemies of Our Country Pathetically ...
In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind.
James Sterling, 2010
4
Cobbett's Political Register
The " affectionate manner" in which he is said to have expressed his concern at the necessity of quitting the county, is represented as at once the cause and effect of '* those sentiments of esteem, which were " pathetically manifested by the ...
William Cobbett, 1802
5
An Oxford Dream: Most Dutifully and Pathetically Address'd ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Anonymous, 2011
6
Divine Passions Piously and Pathetically Expressed in Three ...
This book represents an authentic reproduction of the text as printed by the original publisher.
Edward Calver, 2010
7
An Oxford Dream Most Dutifully and Pathetically Address'D to ...
In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind.
John Painter, 2010
8
Bogg!
Sophie, waking suddenly to find herself in what appeared to be a rapidly sinking rowing boat and being a typical damsel in distress, screamed pathetically. Snirk Senior, hearing the scream, shook the water from his ears and dived for the ...
Andrew Attias, 2002
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Introductions and Reviews
Ai 304:2 pathetically." — ] ~". — Per ~."Ai 304:4 "pathetically".] "~." Ai 304:4 foot- note] footnote Ai "Un bergantin ... lo] [in italics So4:5 in TSC] sabe."] sabe." TSC sabe" Per 304:5 sabe." Ai 304:6 knows." TS, Ai] ~". Per 304:7 all."_]~"._/%r~" Ai not ...
D. H. Lawrence, N. H. Reeve, John Worthen, 2005
10
Scientific Commentary of Suratul Faateḥah
pathetically. backward. in. technology: The reason for our backwardness lies in the fact that although we have Muslim names we are not truly Muslims at heart for we have not followed the teachings of Islam where both Allah and the Prophetص  ...
Ebrahim Kazim, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PATHETICALLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pathetically is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Mike Huckabee Uses Holocaust Reference to Slam Obama's Iran Deal
It's amazing that these people on both sides are so pathetically weak — pathetically weak. It's a great embarrassment to our nation.” ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
2
Is it working well ?
The biggest disappointment of BJP voters is due to the huge downfall in the image of their demi-god leader Modi who now looks pathetically like a God that ... «Scoop News, Jul 15»
3
Louis Tomlinson's Dad Troy Austin Threatens To Expose …
Louis Tomlinson's absentee dad, Troy Austin, is pathetically threatening to reveal a “bombshell” about him, if the One Direction singer ... «Gossip Cop, Jul 15»
4
Opposing views: Millwall
We threw away a win at home to them to get the replay, had pathetically lost away to bottom of the table side Blackpool on the Saturday and ... «onevalefan.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
The idea of India
Large sections of the left pathetically compete with each other and render liberals jobless in trying to don the mantle of being the true defenders ... «Open Democracy, Jul 15»
6
Stressed out by summer? Hit the open road
There is something about motorcycles that makes you envious, as your bank-owned vehicle idles pathetically beside them. The best your car ... «Cape Gazette, Jul 15»
7
The BMW X6 M is definitely one of the weirdest cars I've ever driven
The “sport” part of “sport utility coupe,” in light of the X6 M's overall attitude, seems pathetically quaint. What “sport” does BMW have in mind? «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»
8
Dusty Nix: Not totally random reflections, raves and rants
Time after time, they sign a pathetically inadequate check on their shareholders' money and walk away in silk suits, when they ought to be ... «Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Jul 15»
9
Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis
They get back pathetically little in return. In June, the UN Committee of 24 (Special Committee on Decolonization) heard testimonies from 30 ... «Center for Research on Globalization, Jul 15»
10
Editorial: State gives raw deal to taxpayers on pensions
OK, this is as bad as it gets: Not only did state leaders pathetically punt on ethics reform before the end of the legislative session, they actually ... «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jul 15»

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