Phrase Hound found 5 phrases and 13 compound words that contain pathetic. The most common are listed below. Open pathetic in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 5
- pathetic fallacyThe attribution of human thoughts and feelings to inanimate objects.
- un-patheticNot pathetic.
- pathetic fallaciesplural of pathetic fallacy: The attribution of human thoughts and feelings to inanimate objects.
- pathetic nerveThe trochlear nerve.
- pathetic nervesplural of pathetic nerve: The trochlear nerve.
Compound words 13
- telepatheticBad at telepathy.
- patheticismPathetic behavior.
- hyperpatheticExtremely pathetic (full of pathos).
- nonpatheticNot pathetic; without pathos.
- pathetisadPathetic: arousing scornful pity or contempt.
- sympatheticOf, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
- patheticallyIn a pathetic manner; piteously.
- antipatheticHaving or showing a strong aversion or repugnance.
- patheticnessThe state or quality of being pathetic.
- theopathetictheopathic