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pathetic artinya

payah

/pəˈθɛtɪk/

pathetic in Indonesian: payah. In English, pathetic means arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.

Indonesian words for pathetic

arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion
payah
arousing scorn or contempt
payah

English meaning of pathetic

  1. adjective Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
  2. adjective Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
  3. adjective Expressing or showing anger; passionate.
  4. adjective Trochlear.

Full definition of pathetic

pathetic in a sentence

  • The child’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart.
  • You can't even run two miles? That’s pathetic.
  • You're almost 26 years old and you still can't hold a real job? That's pathetic.

Synonyms of pathetic

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Questions about pathetic in Indonesian

What is the meaning of pathetic in Indonesian?
Pathetic in Indonesian is payah.
Apa arti pathetic?
Pathetic: payah.
What does pathetic mean in English?
Pathetic means arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.

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