pathetic
gb/pəθˈɛtɪk/ us/pəθˈɛtɪk/
B1
Angielski
~ 2000
szánalmas, siralmas, szánalomra méltó, nevetséges
B1
INFORMAL
1
Schemat użycia:
[something] is pathetic
His performance in the match was absolutely pathetic.
A mérkőzésen nyújtott teljesítménye egyszerűen szánalmas volt.
The team's pathetic defense led to a crushing defeat.
A csapat szánalmas védekezése megsemmisítő vereséghez vezetett.
She gave a pathetic excuse for missing the meeting.
That was the most pathetic attempt at cooking I've ever seen.
Przykłady dla uczących się
My score on the test was pathetic.
A teszten elért pontszámom szánalmas volt.
The dog's house was in a pathetic condition.
A kutyaház szánalmas állapotban volt.
His singing was pathetic.
They made a pathetic attempt to fix the car.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pathetic' with 'empathetic'; 'pathetic' is negative, while 'empathetic' means understanding others' feelings.
Znaczenie
Causing pity for being weak
Kolokacje
pathetic attempt
|pathetic excuse
|pathetic performance
|pathetic state
Synonimy
pitiful (Slightly more formal and neutral in tone.)
|
feeble (Focuses more on physical or mental weakness.)
Antonimy
impressive (Suggests the opposite—commanding admiration instead of pity.)
Tematy
emotions
|judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Making people feel sorry because something or someone is very weak or bad at something.
Inspiring pity or sympathy because of being very weak, inadequate, or unsuccessful.
B2
2
szánalmas
B2
Schemat użycia:
[something] is pathetic
The refugees presented a pathetic sight as they arrived with nothing.
A menekültek szánalomra méltó látványt nyújtottak, amikor megérkeztek, és semmijük sem volt.
He looked like a pathetic figure, shivering in the rain.
Szánalomra méltó látványt nyújtott, ahogy az esőben reszketett.
It was a pathetic scene, with children crying for their parents.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The old man looked pathetic in the cold.
Az öregember szánalomra méltó látványt nyújtott a hidegben.
The dog was thin and pathetic.
A kutya sovány volt, és szánalomra méltó látványt nyújtott.
She saw a pathetic child on the street.
Znaczenie
Causing pity for suffering
Kolokacje
pathetic figure
|pathetic sight
|pathetic creature
Synonimy
heartbreaking (Emphasizes emotional pain and sadness.)
|
tragic (Stronger, often linked to serious misfortune.)
Antonimy
uplifting (Produces positive, hopeful feelings instead of sadness.)
Tematy
emotions
|compassion
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Making people feel sorry because someone is sad or in pain.
Arousing pity or compassion because of suffering, sadness, or distress.
B2
INFORMAL
3
szánalmas
B2
nevetséges
B1
Schemat użycia:
[something] is pathetic
Your argument is just pathetic.
Az érvelésed egyszerűen szánalmas.
That was a pathetic attempt to cover up the truth.
Ez szánalmas próbálkozás volt az igazság eltussolására.
His excuses are so pathetic they’re laughable.
Przykłady dla uczących się
This story is pathetic.
Ez a történet szánalmas.
His work is pathetic.
A munkája szánalmas.
Her plan is pathetic.
Znaczenie
Deserving contempt for inadequacy
Kolokacje
pathetic excuse
|pathetic attempt
Synonimy
lame (Informal and slightly slangy; less harsh than 'pathetic'.)
|
pitiful (Can also mean causing pity; overlaps but less contemptuous.)
Antonimy
admirable (Worthy of respect and approval.)
Tematy
judgment
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
So bad that it makes people think it is silly or worthless.
So poor in quality or ability that it deserves ridicule or contempt.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
pathetic
IPA
GB/pəθˈɛtɪk/
US/pəθˈɛtɪk/
Sylaby i akcent
pathet - ic (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: pathetic
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
look pathetic
1/lˈʊk pəθˈɛtɪk/
fixed phrase
Appear weak and pitiful
To seem weak, sad, or not good enough when people see you.
Przykłady
- He looked pathetic standing alone in the rain.
- She tried to smile but just looked pathetic.
pathetic attempt
1/pəθˈɛtɪk ətˈɛmpt/
fixed phrase
informal
A very weak attempt
An effort that is so bad it has no chance of success.
Przykłady
- They made a pathetic attempt to fix the leak.
- Her cooking was a pathetic attempt at making pasta.
pathetic excuse
1/pəθˈɛtɪk ɪkskjˈus/
fixed phrase
informal
A very weak excuse
An excuse that is so bad it does not convince anyone.
Przykłady
- That was a truly pathetic excuse for being late.
- He gave a pathetic excuse about missing the deadline.