The difference between Disgraceful and Pathetic
When used as adjectives, disgraceful means bringing or warranting disgrace, whereas pathetic means arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.
check bellow for the other definitions of Disgraceful and Pathetic
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Disgraceful as an adjective:
Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.
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Disgraceful as an adjective:
Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation.
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Pathetic as an adjective:
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.
Examples:
"The child’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart."
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Pathetic as an adjective:
Arousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
Examples:
"You can't even run two miles? That’s pathetic."
"You're almost 26 years old and you still can't hold a real job? That's pathetic."
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Pathetic as an adjective (obsolete):
Expressing or showing anger; passionate.
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Pathetic as an adjective (anatomy):
Trochlear.