Does Pathetic Mean Stupid?

This is an insulting word for things that are so bad they bum you out. A sports team losing ten games in a row is pathetic. Someone who constantly lies, even though the lies are obvious, is pathetic.

What does it mean when someone says you are pathetic?

If you describe a person or animal as pathetic, you mean that they are sad and weak or helpless, and they make you feel very sorry for them. ... If you describe someone or something as pathetic, you mean that they make you feel impatient or angry, often because they are weak or not very good.

Does pathetic mean worthless?

useless or not effective in annoying way.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.