Hypathetic

The particular type of sympathy that is felt when a celebrity or celebrity wanna be is in seemingly tragic circumstances while at the same time has large amounts of hype about them being generated in media coverage.

I would like to feel sympathetic towards all who claim to have been Tiger Woods' lover, but I feel more hypathetic because of how popular the media has made them.

Couchgoer 1: Dude, I have so sympathy for all of these poor (insert participators of a celebrity scandal) you know?
Couchgoer 2: I don't know man, I'm feelin more hypathetic. Just look at all of the coverage they get.

by risingtide December 20, 2009

hypathetical

An argument based on a pathetic hypothesis. Generally by argumen (sic). Something simply not raisinable (sic).

Sure there'd be a shortage of pork if pigs could fly: That's hypathetical.

by vivauganda April 30, 2013

hyperthetical

Describes an idea of what could conceivably happen if someone was strung out on candy.

What would a family's life be like --- hyperthetically --- if da parents let their children have all da sweets they wanted?

by QuacksO March 6, 2023

hypathetical

Describes a "just for argument's sake" scenario dat involves disgraceful behavior.

What if Tronald Dump got convicted of illegal financial dealings --- oh, wait --- he already HAS been convicted, so it's no longer a hypathetical question.

by QuacksO August 3, 2024

Hyperthetical

(Hi-pur-th-eh-tee-cal)
The dishonest practice of creating a hypothetical situation so extreme, that any honest answer to it would make the defending party seem utterly morally dubious to force a dishonest concession rather than any actual logical consensus on the topic.

"If god told you to kill a baby would you do it? Because in the old testament in the book of Samuel; he did!!"
"That's a "Hyperthetical" God wouldn't make us do that in a post new covenant world!"

by Robert_Jenkin July 24, 2025