Despicable, affecting, contemptible, and deplorable are all synonyms for pathetic. Comical and cheerful are antonyms of pathetic. And here are 49 another word for pathetic.
1. piteous
2. woeful
The adjective "pathetic" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 2 synonyms with 4 letters, 1 synonym with 5 letters, 7 synonyms with 6 letters, 5 synonyms with 7 letters, 7 synonyms with 8 letters, 7 synonyms with 9 letters, 8 synonyms with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 2 synonyms with 13 letters, and 1 synonym with 14 letters, for a total of 46 synonyms for pathetic.
His excuses were absolutely pathetic yesterday.
The team's performance was pathetic today.
She gave a rather pathetic apology.
That attempt was simply pathetic overall.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Hypothesis | Act, certainty | Theory, theorem |
| Systematic | Disorganized, chaotic | Structured, methodical |
| Breathtaking | Dull, mundane | Spectacular, magnificent |
| Sarcastic | Sincere, genuine | Sardonic, ironic |
| Hectic | Leisurely, quiet | Frantic, frenetic |
| Unrealistic | Realistic, pragmatic, lifelike | Impractical, impracticable |
| Work together | Work independently, work against | Collaborate, cooperate |
| Romantic | Platonic, unromantic | Amorous, intimate |
| Article | Book, pamphlet | Object, thing |
| Pragmatic | Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic | Practical, matter-of-fact |
| Gather | Scatter, disperse | Congregate, convene |
| Gathering | Scattering, dispersing | Assembly, meeting |
| In practice | In theory, in conceptually | In reality, in action |
| Practice | Neglect, theory | Application, exercise |
| Blithe | Thoughtful, sad | Heedless, uncaring |
| Skeptical | Certain, convinced, optimistic | Dubious, doubtful |
| Sympathy | Indifference, hostility | Commiseration, pity |
| On the market | Off the market, unavailable | Available, for sale |
| Drastic | Mild, moderate | Extreme, serious |
| Compatible | Incompatible, unsuitable | Harmonious, congruent |
| Ethereal | Tangible, substantial | Delicate, exquisite |
| Nonetheless | Therefore, consequently | In spite of that/everything, nevertheless |
| Repetitive | Varied, interesting | Monotonous, tedious |
| Automatically | Manually, intentionally | Instantly, spontaneously |
| Criticism | Praise, approval | Censure, reproval |
| Noticeable | Imperceptible, unobtrusive, inconspicuous | Perceptible, discernible |
| Injustice | Justice, fairness | Unfairness, inequity |
| Problematic | Easy, simple, straightforward | Difficult, hard |
| Otherwise | Similarly, consequently | Differently, any other way |
| Meticulous | Careless, sloppy, slapdash | Careful, conscientious |
| Of the essence | Inessential, unimportant, non-essential | Vital, essential |
| In theory | In practice, in reality | In principle, on paper |
| Theory | Fact, practice | Hypothesis, thesis |
| Realistic | Unrealistic, idealistic, impracticable | Practical, pragmatic |
| Patient | Impatient, irritable | Forbearing, uncomplaining |
| Justice | Injustice, unfairness | Fairness, justness |
| Competition | Cooperation, collaboration | Rivalry, competitiveness |
| These | Those, others | These ones, the following |
| Therefore | Nevertheless, despite that | Accordingly, and so |
| Pattern | Disorder, chaos | Design, decoration |
| Theme | Digression, variation | Subject, topic |
| Patience | Impatience, urgency | Forbearance, tolerance |
| Practical | Impractical, theoretical | Empirical, hands-on |
| Path | Obstacle, barrier | Footpath, pathway |
| Whether | Definitely, regardless | If, whether or not |
| Particularly | Generally, commonly | Especially, specially |
| Optimistic | Pessimistic, negative, gloomy, ominous | Cheerful, cheery |
| Dramatic | Insignificant, boring, unimpressive | Considerable, substantial |
| Fantastic | Ordinary, poor | Tremendous, remarkable |
| Authentic | Fake, spurious | Genuine, original |
| Other | Same, identical | Additional, alternative |
| Enthusiastic | Apathetic, indifferent | Eager, keen |
| Empathy | Apathy, self-centeredness | Affinity with, rapport with |
| Aesthetic | Unaesthetic, displeasing | Artistic, beautiful |
| Sophisticated | Naive, unsophisticated | Worldly, worldly-wise |