English Explanatory Dictionary

patheticness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or quality of being pathetic.
  2. Evoking emotions, especially pity or sadness.
  3. Contemptible inadequacy.

Word forms

patheticness

Etymology

From pathetic + -ness.

Synonyms

pathos

Translations

Afrikaans: patetiek Czech: trapnost Czech: patetičnost Finnish: pateettisuus
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