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pa·theti·cal·ly [pəˈθetɪkəli, Am -t̬-] ADV

1. pathetically (heart-rendingly):

pathetically
to cry pathetically
to whimper pathetically

2. pathetically pej (pitifully):

pathetically
pathetically
kläglich pej
pathetically inadequate
pathetically little

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

pathetically inadequate
pathetically little
to whimper pathetically
to cry pathetically

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

These pictures destroy a legend, they do away with a martyr, and that might be of more value to the Americans in the long run.

It is rare to see such a hypertrophic self-presentation (as ‘his’ was) break down so pathetically.

www.medienobservationen.uni-muenchen.de

Diese Bilder zerstören einen Mythos und vernichten einen Märtyrer, und das kann den Amerikanern langfristig vielleicht mehr nützen.

Nur selten ist eine solche hypertrophe Selbstinszenierung (wie die 'seine’) so kläglich zusammengebrochen.

www.medienobservationen.uni-muenchen.de

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