pathetic

BrE /ˈpæθ.ɪ.tɪk/ AmE /ˈpæθ.ɪ.tɪk/

adjective en → es

1 DISAPPOINTING [attributive], [predicative] B1

very disappointing or poor in quality; extremely bad

patético, decepcionante, malo

  • a pathetic performance/situation

Collocations pathetic excuse · pathetic attempt

  • His speech was a pathetic attempt to win back his supporters.

    Su discurso fue un intento patético para ganar de nuevo el apoyo de sus seguidores.

2 PITIFUL [attributive], [predicative] B2

very sad and pitiful; deserving pity or sympathy

patético, miserable, desolador

  • a pathetic sight

Collocations pathetic state · pathetic condition

  • The homeless man looked so pathetic that I couldn't help feeling sorry for him.

    El hombre sin hogar parecía tan patético que no pude evitar sentirme triste por él.