
Pathetically
Emotion Trigger
Use 'pathetically' to express strong empathy or sadness for someone or something very weak or unsuccessful.

Despite his efforts, he failed pathetically.
Negative Description
'Pathetically' conveys a negative judgment, showing that something is not just bad, but dishearteningly so.

The team's skills were pathetically below the standard.
Describing Failure
Use it when describing something that fails to such an extent it evokes pity or sadness.

He pathetically missed every question on the quiz.
Compare with
DeploreMiserablePitifulSadTragicallyWoefulWretch
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