pathetic
BrE /ˈpæθ.ɪ.tɪk/ AmE /ˈpæθ.ɪ.tɪk/
adjective en → es
very disappointing or poor in quality; extremely bad
patético, decepcionante, malo
- a pathetic performance/situation
Collocations pathetic excuse · pathetic attempt
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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.
very sad and pitiful; deserving pity or sympathy
patético, miserable, desolador
- a pathetic sight
Collocations pathetic state · pathetic condition
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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.