Definition for Pathetic:

• Arousing sorrow and pity; touching; as, her grief was pathetic.

Synonyms for Pathetic:

• adj.

  •lousy (adjective)
  • crummy.
  •poor (adjective)
  • Commiserable.
  •sad, affecting (adjective)
  • heartbreaking,
  • heartrending,
  • paltry,
  • melting,
  • worthless,
  • petty,
  • inadequate,
  • meager,
  • puny.
  •tearful (adjective)
  • tearful,
  • teary.

• n.

  •
  • painful,
  • upsetting,
  • terrible,
  • feeble,
  • unhappy.
  •
  • rueful.
  •pathetic (noun)
  • undignified,
  • contemptible,
  • unfortunate.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • infertile,
  • invasive,
  • bum,
  • maddening,
  • aggravating,
  • bothersome,
  • outworn,
  • Overworked,
  • inefficient,
  • otiose,
  • defective,
  • useless,
  • infuriating,
  • damnable,
  • uninformative,
  • spent,
  • Irksome,
  • ruthful,
  • vexatious,
  • annoying,
  • pestilential,
  • pesky,
  • toothless,
  • muddled,
  • defunct,
  • galling,
  • muted.
  •
  • paralyzed,
  • inoperable,
  • unresponsive.
  •
  • temperamental.
  •
  • dead.
  •eloquent
  • expressive.

Paraphrases for Pathetic:

• Independent

  • Adjective
    ludicrous, disgraceful, paltry, woeful, crappy, poignant, shabby, insignificant, worthless, stupid, second-rate, seedy, measly, disappointing, preposterous, terrible, despicable, abject, crummy, trivial, silly, sorry, grievous, grotesque, farcical, creep, sleazy, dreadful, petty, mercy, regretful, embarrassing, hopeless, idiotic, dire, foolish, absurd, parlous.

• Other Related

  • Adjective
    miserable, pitiable, wretched, lamentable, ridiculous, deplorable, regrettable, derisory, tragic, unfortunate, laughable, lousy, distressing, depressing, dismal, saddening, appalling, painful, cheap, sorrowful.
  • Interjection
    terrible, dreadful.

Antonyms for Pathetic:

• adj.

  • sad, affecting
    excellent, wonderful, cheerful, good, joyful, useful, worthwhile.
  • Other antonyms:
    glorious, mighty, logical, presentable, superior, unimpressive, solemn, earnest, meritorious, fortunate, beneficent, grand, uplifting, great, perfect, reasonable, admirable, lofty, realistic, exalted, honorable, notable, creditable, pleasant, cheering, happy, heartwarming, enjoyable, conceivable, satisfying, believable, pleasing, praiseworthy, dignified, redoubtable, serious, sensible, commendable, agreeable, pleasurable, glad, august, cheery, heartening, outstanding, exhilarating, worthy, delightful, straight, thrilling, noteworthy, stimulating, helpful, superb, flawless, commanding, noticeable, inspiring, stirring, estimable, decent, rational, honest, credible, respectable, welcome, reputable, uninspiring, laudable, sublime.