What does "Pathetic" mean?

arousing pity or contempt

Synonym: pitiful Opposite: admirable

"Pathetic" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Ross, you are so pathetic.

Friends S3E4

You're pathetic.

Breaking Bad S3E11

one, i process podolski's kid, he fires me, and i spend the rest of my career as a detective, third grade, which is literally pathetic.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E2

like I'm pathetic for even thinking you could love me.

Desperate Housewives S1E12

All I know is that most guys are, like, weird, gross, and fucking pathetic.

Euphoria S1E3

You're so pathetic!

Forrest Gump

YOU'RE PATHETIC.

Gilmore Girls S1E10

"Pathetic" in TV shows & movies

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