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pathetic vs pathos
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| patheticadjective/pəˈθet.ɪk/ | Meaning So weak or bad that you feel no respect, or a little sorry, for it. | Goes with — | Example The team gave a pathetic performance and lost the match by six goals. |
| pathosnoun/ˈpeɪ.θɑːs/ | Meaning a quality in a story, film or situation that makes people feel sadness and pity | Goes with full of pathos | Example Charlie Chaplin's films mix slapstick comedy with moments of real pathos. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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