WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / P / pathetic pathetic adjective /pəθɛtɪk/ 3 syllables 8 letters Scrabble 15 WWF 16 Definitions adjective inspiring scornful pity ridiculoussilly adjective inspiring mixed contempt and pity “their efforts were pathetic” pitiablepitiful adjective deserving or inciting pity “the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic” haplessmiserablemisfortunatepiteouspitiablepitifulpoorwretched Look “pathetic” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →