Definition of pathetic

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• pathetic is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
• pathetic is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
• pathetic is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of pathetic

• inspiring scornful pity (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. ridiculous
  2. silly
• inspiring mixed contempt and pity (adjective)

  Examples

  1. their efforts were pathetic

  Synonyms

  1. pitiable
  2. pitiful
• deserving or inciting pity (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic

  Synonyms

  1. hapless
  2. miserable
  3. misfortunate
  4. piteous
  5. pitiable
  6. pitiful
  7. poor
  8. wretched

See definition of pathetic in Merriam Webster