pathetically weak

Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words

describes a state that is so inadequate or unsuccessful that it deserves pity.

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Examples (20)

  • His argument was pathetically weak and easily dismantled.
  • His argument was pathetically weak and easily refuted.
  • The team's defense proved pathetically weak against their formidable opponents.
  • The team put up a pathetically weak fight, losing by a wide margin.
  • Despite his boasts, his performance in the competition was pathetically weak.
  • After days of fever, she felt pathetically weak and could barely stand.
  • She felt pathetically weak after the long illness, struggling with simple tasks.
  • The evidence supporting their claim was pathetically weak and lacked any real substance.
  • The security system they implemented was pathetically weak, offering no real protection.
  • He made a pathetically weak attempt to defend his actions, which only made things worse.
  • He offered a pathetically weak excuse for his absence, which no one believed.
  • The signal from the old radio was pathetically weak, making it impossible to hear the broadcast clearly.
  • The evidence presented by the prosecution was pathetically weak, leading to an acquittal.
  • They offered a pathetically weak excuse for their absence, which no one believed.
  • Building a business on such a pathetically weak foundation is destined for failure.
  • The bridge structure proved pathetically weak against the strong current and eventually collapsed.
  • The internet signal in this area is pathetically weak, making it impossible to work.
  • Despite his outward bravado, his will was pathetically weak when faced with real pressure.
  • His attempt at an apology was pathetically weak, showing no genuine remorse.
  • The coffee he brewed was pathetically weak and tasteless, more like coloured water.