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Something pathetic inspires pity and contempt. If your backhand is pathetic, you probably shouldn't try out for the tennis team.
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Pathetic
“These days, when you see the word
pathetic, it's pretty clear that it's no compliment”
1. adjective ~ “deserving or inciting pity”
Coping 1. noun ~ “brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall”
Attempt 1. verb ~ “make an effort or attempt”