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Many things are pathetic, but the word itself is an adjective meaning to invoke compassion, sorrow or contempt. Examples:

John made a pathetic attempt to catch the fly ball, tripping over his own feet in the process.

The dying horse made pathetic attempts to get back on its feet.

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