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pathetically

pʌ'θɛtɪkʌli

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adverb
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
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"the sick child cried pathetically"

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pitiably
arousing scornful pity
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"they had pathetically little money" "it was pathetically bad"

Examples of pathetically

"the sick child cried pathetically"
"they had pathetically little money"
"it was pathetically bad"