pathetically (adv.)

  1. in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion; the sick child cried pathetically

    [ Syn: pitiably , pitiably , pitiably , pitiably , pitiably , pitiably , pitiably , pitiably ]

  2. arousing scornful pity; they had pathetically little money; it was pathetically bad'

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