Definition of pathetically

patheticallyadverb

thảm hại

/pəˈθetɪkli//pəˈθetɪkli/

"Pathetically" originates from the Greek word "pathētikos," meaning "capable of feeling" or "pertaining to suffering." Over time, "pathetic" evolved to describe something evoking pity or sadness. "Pathetically" then emerged as an adverb, emphasizing the intense feeling of pity or sorrow associated with something. Therefore, "pathetically" essentially means "in a way that evokes pity or sadness."

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in a way that makes you feel sad

theo cách khiến bạn cảm thấy buồn

Example:
  • He cried pathetically.

    Anh khóc một cách thảm hại.

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in a way that is weak and not successful

theo cách yếu đuối và không thành công

Example:
  • a pathetically shy woman

    một người phụ nữ nhút nhát thảm hại

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