Pathetic

Pathetic" means something that makes you feel sad or sorry because it is very weak, sad, or disappointing, like a puppy that is lost and alone.

Examples

• It was truly pathetic to see the old tree in our park, once strong and full of life, now withering away and barely holding onto its last few leaves.
• During the science fair, my project on volcanoes was so unorganized and poorly presented that I felt it was a pathetic attempt compared to my friend's amazing working model.
• After I lost the soccer game by missing the penalty kick, I felt pathetic as I sat on the bench, wishing I had practiced more before the big match.

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