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pathetic

(p/@/'/T//E/t/I/k )

adjective (a)

Expressing or showing anger; passionate.(adjective)

source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

deserving or inciting pity(adj.all)

Example:
The shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic.

Synonym:
hapless, miserable, misfortunate, piteous, pitiable, pitiful, poor, wretched

source: wordnet30
inspiring mixed contempt and pity(adj.all)

Example:
Their efforts were pathetic.

Synonym:
pitiable, pitiful

source: wordnet30
inspiring scornful pity(adj.all)

Synonym:
ridiculous, silly

source: wordnet30

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