Pathetic
/pəˈθɛtɪk/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Pathetic
adjective
- Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.
"The child’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart."
- Arousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
"You can't even run two miles? That’s pathetic."
- Expressing or showing anger; passionate.
- Trochlear.
Anagrams of Pathetic
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
p3
a1
t1
h4
e1
t1
i1
c3
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pathetic
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pathetic"
Pathetic is a 8-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pathetic" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pathetic" is a high-scoring word.