pathetically

Definitions of pathetically
  1. adverb
    in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
    “the sick child cried pathetically”
    synonyms: pitiably
  2. adverb
    arousing scornful pity
    “they had pathetically little money”
    “it was pathetically bad”
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