pathetic

As adjectives the difference between pithy and pathetic

is that pithy is concise and meaningful while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Unhappy is a related term of pathetic.

As adjectives the difference between unhappy and pathetic

is that unhappy is not happy; sad while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As adjectives the difference between pathetic and empathetic

is that pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion while empathetic is showing empathy for others, and recognizing their feelings etc; empathic.

Lamenting is a related term of pathetic.

As a verb lamenting

is .

As a noun lamenting

is lamentation.

As an adjective pathetic is

arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Heartrending is a related term of pathetic.

As adjectives the difference between heartrending and pathetic

is that heartrending is that causes great grief, anguish or distress while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

In obsolete terms the difference between tragic and pathetic

is that tragic is a tragedy; a tragic drama while pathetic is expressing or showing anger; passionate.

As a noun tragic

is a writer of tragedy.

Plaintive is a synonym of pathetic.

As adjectives the difference between plaintive and pathetic

is that plaintive is sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Comfortless is a related term of pathetic.

As adjectives the difference between comfortless and pathetic

is that comfortless is offering no comfort while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

Unlucky is a related term of pathetic.

As adjectives the difference between unlucky and pathetic

is that unlucky is unfortunate, marked by misfortune while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

As adjectives the difference between despondent and pathetic

is that despondent is in low spirits from loss of hope or courage while pathetic is arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.