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Depressed vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

depressed | pathetic | Related terms |

Depressed is a related term of pathetic.


As adjectives the difference between depressed and pathetic

is that depressed is unhappy, and blaming oneself rather than others; despondent while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a verb depressed

is (depress).

Painful vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

painful | pathetic | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between painful and pathetic

is that painful is causing pain or distress, either physical or mental while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Dolorous vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

dolorous | pathetic | Related terms |

Dolorous is a related term of pathetic.


As adjectives the difference between dolorous and pathetic

is that dolorous is solemnly or ponderously sad while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Unpleasant vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

unpleasant | pathetic | Related terms |

Unpleasant is a related term of pathetic.


As adjectives the difference between unpleasant and pathetic

is that unpleasant is not pleasant while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Distressing vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

distressing | pathetic | Related terms |

Distressing is a related term of pathetic.


As adjectives the difference between distressing and pathetic

is that distressing is causing distress; upsetting while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a verb distressing

is .

Bereft vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

bereft | pathetic | Related terms |

Bereft is a related term of pathetic.


As adjectives the difference between bereft and pathetic

is that bereft is (of a person) pained by the loss of someone while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a verb bereft

is (bereave).

Pathetic vs Dire - What's the difference?

pathetic | dire | Related terms |

Pathetic is a related term of dire.


As an adjective pathetic

is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a verb dire is

.

Hopeless vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

hopeless | pathetic | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between hopeless and pathetic

is that hopeless is without hope; despairing; not expecting anything positive while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Rueful vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

rueful | pathetic | Related terms |

Rueful is a related term of pathetic.


As adjectives the difference between rueful and pathetic

is that rueful is causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Wikidiffcom vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

wikidiffcom | pathetic |


As an adjective pathetic is

arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

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