The difference between Dishonorable and Pathetic
When used as adjectives, dishonorable means without honor, or causing dishonor, whereas pathetic means arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dishonorable and Pathetic
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Dishonorable as an adjective:
Without honor, or causing dishonor.
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Dishonorable as an adjective:
Lacking respect for ethical principles.
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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.