'Pathetically' definitions:

Definition of 'pathetically'

From: WordNet
adverb
In a manner arousing sympathy and compassion; "the sick child cried pathetically" [syn: pathetically, pitiably]
adverb
Arousing scornful pity; "they had pathetically little money"; "it was pathetically bad"

Definition of 'Pathetically'

From: GCIDE
  • Pathetical \Pa*thet"ic*al\, a. Pathetic. [R.] -- {Pa*thet"ic*al*ly}, adv. -- {Pa*thet"ic*al*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]