Pathetic synonyms

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.

Another word for pathetic

1. piteous

Affecting, agonizing, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, doleful, forlorn, harrowing, heart-rending, heartbreaking, miserable, mortifying, mournful, moving, piteous, pitiable, pitiful, plaintive, poignant, poor, sad, stirring, to be pitied, touching, tragic, upsetting, woeful, wretched, and distressful are all synonyms for pathetic.

2. woeful

Contemptible, deplorable, despicable, feeble, inadequate, insubstantial, insufficient, lamentable, meagre, miserable, negligible, paltry, pitiful, poor, sorry, unsatisfactory, woeful, wretched, and worthless are all another word for pathetic.

Pathetic synonym statistics

Pathetic synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3, 5, and 14 letters and 2 synonyms with 4, 11, and 13 letters. 7 synonyms with 6, 8, and 9 letters and 5 synonyms with 7 letters.

8 synonyms with 10 letters and 3 synonyms with 12 letters. For a total of 46 another word for pathetic.

Pathetic sentences

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.

Related Words for pathetic

  1. In the raw
    • Synonyms: naked, nude
    • Opposites: clothed, dressed
    • Part of speech: adverb
  2. Thereby
    • Synonyms: Thus, hence
    • Opposites: otherwise, consequently
    • Part of speech: adverb
  3. Majestic
    • Synonyms: exalted, august
    • Opposites: pitiful, pathetic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  4. In the region of
    • Synonyms: approximately, about
    • Opposites: exactly, precisely
    • Part of speech: preposition
  5. In particular
    • Synonyms: Specifically, especially
    • Opposites: general, overall
    • Part of speech: adverb
  6. Pessimistic
    • Synonyms: gloomy, negative
    • Opposites: optimistic, hopeful, cheerful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. On the contrary
    • Synonyms: Conversely, oppositely
    • Opposites: in agreement, similarly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  8. Hypothesis
    • Synonyms: theory, theorem
    • Opposites: act, certainty
    • Part of speech: noun
  9. Systematic
    • Synonyms: structured, methodical
    • Opposites: disorganized, chaotic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Breathtaking
    • Synonyms: spectacular, magnificent
    • Opposites: dull, mundane
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Sarcastic
    • Synonyms: sardonic, ironic
    • Opposites: sincere, genuine
    • Part of speech: adjective
  12. Hectic
    • Synonyms: frantic, frenetic
    • Opposites: leisurely, quiet
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Unrealistic
    • Synonyms: impractical, impracticable
    • Opposites: realistic, pragmatic, lifelike
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Work together
    • Synonyms: Collaborate, cooperate
    • Opposites: work independently, work against
    • Part of speech: verb
  15. Romantic
    • Synonyms: amorous, intimate
    • Opposites: platonic, unromantic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  16. Article
    • Synonyms: object, thing
    • Opposites: book, pamphlet
    • Part of speech: noun
  17. Pragmatic
    • Synonyms: practical, matter-of-fact
    • Opposites: impractical, unrealistic, idealistic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  18. Gather
    • Synonyms: congregate, convene
    • Opposites: scatter, disperse
    • Part of speech: verb
  19. Gathering
    • Synonyms: assembly, meeting
    • Opposites: scattering, dispersing
    • Part of speech: noun
  20. In practice
    • Synonyms: In reality, in action
    • Opposites: in theory, in conceptually
    • Part of speech: adverb
  21. Practice
    • Synonyms: application, exercise
    • Opposites: neglect, theory
    • Part of speech: noun
  22. Blithe
    • Synonyms: heedless, uncaring
    • Opposites: thoughtful, sad
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. Skeptical
    • Synonyms: dubious, doubtful
    • Opposites: certain, convinced, optimistic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Sympathy
    • Synonyms: commiseration, pity
    • Opposites: indifference, hostility
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. On the market
    • Synonyms: Available, for sale
    • Opposites: off the market, unavailable
    • Part of speech: preposition
  26. Drastic
    • Synonyms: extreme, serious
    • Opposites: mild, moderate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Compatible
    • Synonyms: Harmonious, congruent
    • Opposites: incompatible, unsuitable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  28. Ethereal
    • Synonyms: delicate, exquisite
    • Opposites: tangible, substantial
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Nonetheless
    • Synonyms: in spite of that/everything, nevertheless
    • Opposites: therefore, consequently
    • Part of speech: adverb
  30. Repetitive
    • Synonyms: monotonous, tedious
    • Opposites: varied, interesting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Automatically
    • Synonyms: Instantly, spontaneously
    • Opposites: manually, intentionally
    • Part of speech: adverb
  32. Criticism
    • Synonyms: censure, reproval
    • Opposites: praise, approval
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Noticeable
    • Synonyms: perceptible, discernible
    • Opposites: imperceptible, unobtrusive, inconspicuous
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Injustice
    • Synonyms: Unfairness, inequity
    • Opposites: justice, fairness
    • Part of speech: noun
  35. Problematic
    • Synonyms: difficult, hard
    • Opposites: easy, simple, straightforward
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Otherwise
    • Synonyms: differently, any other way
    • Opposites: similarly, consequently
    • Part of speech: adverb
  37. Meticulous
    • Synonyms: careful, conscientious
    • Opposites: careless, sloppy, slapdash
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Of the essence
    • Synonyms: vital, essential
    • Opposites: inessential, unimportant, non-essential
    • Part of speech: adjective
  39. In theory
    • Synonyms: in principle, on paper
    • Opposites: in practice, in reality
    • Part of speech: adverb
  40. Theory
    • Synonyms: hypothesis, thesis
    • Opposites: fact, practice
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Realistic
    • Synonyms: practical, pragmatic
    • Opposites: unrealistic, idealistic, impracticable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Patient
    • Synonyms: forbearing, uncomplaining
    • Opposites: impatient, irritable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  43. Justice
    • Synonyms: fairness, justness
    • Opposites: injustice, unfairness
    • Part of speech: noun
  44. Competition
    • Synonyms: rivalry, competitiveness
    • Opposites: cooperation, collaboration
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. These
    • Synonyms: These ones, the following
    • Opposites: those, others
    • Part of speech: pronoun
  46. Therefore
    • Synonyms: Accordingly, and so
    • Opposites: nevertheless, despite that
    • Part of speech: adverb
  47. Pattern
    • Synonyms: design, decoration
    • Opposites: disorder, chaos
    • Part of speech: noun
  48. Theme
    • Synonyms: subject, topic
    • Opposites: digression, variation
    • Part of speech: noun
  49. Patience
    • Synonyms: forbearance, tolerance
    • Opposites: impatience, urgency
    • Part of speech: noun
  50. Practical
    • Synonyms: empirical, hands-on
    • Opposites: impractical, theoretical
    • Part of speech: adjective
  51. Path
    • Synonyms: footpath, pathway
    • Opposites: obstacle, barrier
    • Part of speech: noun
  52. Whether
    • Synonyms: If, whether or not
    • Opposites: definitely, regardless
    • Part of speech: conjunction
  53. Particularly
    • Synonyms: especially, specially
    • Opposites: generally, commonly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  54. Optimistic
    • Synonyms: cheerful, cheery
    • Opposites: pessimistic, negative, gloomy, ominous
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Dramatic
    • Synonyms: considerable, substantial
    • Opposites: insignificant, boring, unimpressive
    • Part of speech: adjective