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Trying vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

trying | pathetic | Related terms |

Trying is a related term of pathetic.


As adjectives the difference between trying and pathetic

is that trying is difficult to endure; arduous while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a verb trying

is .

As a noun trying

is (philosophy) the act by which one tries something; an attempt.

Unfortunate vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

unfortunate | pathetic | Related terms |

Unfortunate is a related term of pathetic.


As adjectives the difference between unfortunate and pathetic

is that unfortunate is not favored by fortune while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a noun unfortunate

is an unlucky person.

Pathetic vs Distressed - What's the difference?

pathetic | distressed | Related terms |

Pathetic is a related term of distressed.


As adjectives the difference between pathetic and distressed

is that pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion while distressed is anxious or uneasy.

As a verb distressed is

(distress).

Desperate vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

desperate | pathetic | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between desperate and pathetic

is that desperate is being filled with, or in a state of despair; hopeless while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Bereaved vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

bereaved | pathetic | Related terms |

Bereaved is a related term of pathetic.


As adjectives the difference between bereaved and pathetic

is that bereaved is having suffered the death of a loved one while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a verb bereaved

is (bereave).

Brokenhearted vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

brokenhearted | pathetic | Related terms |

Brokenhearted is a related term of pathetic.


As adjectives the difference between brokenhearted and pathetic

is that brokenhearted is grieved and disappointed, especially with the loss or repudiation of a romantic relationship while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Moaning vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

moaning | pathetic | Related terms |

Moaning is a related term of pathetic.


As a verb moaning

is .

As a noun moaning

is the utterance of a moan.

As an adjective pathetic is

arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Despairing vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

despairing | pathetic | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between despairing and pathetic

is that despairing is feeling, expressing, or caused by despair; hopeless while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a verb despairing

is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun despairing

is a mood or display of despair.

Poor vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

poor | pathetic |


As adjectives the difference between poor and pathetic

is that poor is with little or no possessions or money while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a noun poor

is (with "the") those who have little or no possessions or money, taken as a group.

Abject vs Pathetic - What's the difference?

abject | pathetic |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between abject and pathetic

is that abject is (obsolete) to cast down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase while pathetic is (obsolete) expressing or showing anger; passionate.

As adjectives the difference between abject and pathetic

is that abject is (obsolete) rejected; cast aside
while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As a noun abject

is a person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway; outcast .

As a verb abject

is (obsolete) to cast off or out; to reject .

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