연약함, 슬픔, 또는 무력함 등으로 인해 동정심이나 측은함을 불러일으키는.
Arousing pity or compassion, especially through vulnerability, sadness, or helplessness.
예문:
"The stray kitten, shivering and wet, was a truly pathetic sight."
"She gave a pathetic plea for forgiveness, but her apology was rejected."
"The movie's final scene, depicting the hero's lonely death, was deeply pathetic."
기대나 기준에 현저히 미치지 못하는, 한심할 정도로 불충분하거나 형편없는.
Miserably inadequate, feeble, or contemptibly poor; failing drastically to meet expectations or standards.
예문:
"His pathetic attempt to fix the computer only made the problem worse."
"The team's pathetic performance led to their elimination from the tournament."
"That pathetic amount of money won't even cover the cost of the materials."