The difference between Miserable and Pathetic
When used as adjectives, miserable means in a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor, whereas pathetic means arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.
Miserable is also noun with the meaning: a miserable person.
check bellow for the other definitions of Miserable and Pathetic
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Miserable as an adjective:
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
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Miserable as an adjective:
Very bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent.
Examples:
"He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football."
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Miserable as an adjective:
Wretched; worthless; mean.
Examples:
"a miserable sinner"
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Miserable as an adjective (obsolete):
Causing unhappiness or misery.
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Miserable as an adjective (obsolete):
Avaricious; niggardly; miserly.
Examples:
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Miserable as a noun:
A miserable person; a wretch.
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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.