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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pathetics

/pæθɛtɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does pathetics mean?

noun

A feeling of sadness or despair, often in a way that is considered excessive or irrational. A quality of being pitiful or contemptible.

Example

"The pathetics of the situation were almost too much to bear, as the once-thriving business was now on the verge of collapse."

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