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pathetic 

To not be apathetic, as the a- in apathy negates the root "pathos".

So to say, to have emotions, care, feel sympathy/empathy, and show interest.

Often confused to mean that something deserves pity.
Girl: Gimme back my purse!
Bully: haha! Whatcha gonna do about it?
Guy: knock it off!

(school counselor hears this)
(guy punches bully I'm split second that counselor isn't looking)
girl: thank you! That was very brave.

Counselor: good job kid! That was very pathetic of you!
Guy: WHAAAATTT?!?!?!
pathetic by JelvinJS7 May 7, 2011

Pathetic 

arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
Example: Manny is a pathetic and pitiful excuse for a human.
Pathetic by Niggato June 22, 2017

Pathetic 

Alone on a Friday night? God, you are pathetic
Pathetic by Sorvetedenata December 31, 2017

pathetic 

When two or more people meet up at the library on St. Patty's Day eve with dollar coke's from McDonalds, and proceed to pour rum into them.
Shelby and Courtney are on the second floor of the library being pathetic.
pathetic by reverandstiffnasty April 23, 2014

Pathetic 

Hypocrite the is just too self absorbed to admit it that he is wrong and can't accept when he has lost a "battle."
"You are such and a**hole Felipe. Do you not realize how stupid you make yourself seem when you do that."
"You know what Clair, F*ck Off.
"Ugh, you're so pathetic."
Pathetic by loser.ik November 15, 2017

Pathetic 

When you need others to have sympathy for you to survive.
Boy: I don't know.

Man: you don't remember anything?

Boy: No.

Man: Oh, aren't you pathetic!
Pathetic by Ereck Flowers April 29, 2015