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.