pathetic
//pəˈθɛtɪk//
Adjective
more patheticComparative
most patheticSuperlative
1
arousing pity, sympathy, or sadness; causing one to feel compassion
The pathetic sight of the abandoned puppy moved everyone to tears.
2
miserably inadequate; of very poor quality or standard; contemptibly weak or ineffective
Their performance was pathetic—they didn't even try.