Definitions

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  • noun pathetic behaviour

Etymologies

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First attested in 1758; formed as pathetic +‎ -ism.

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Examples

  • “I realize the kind of patheticism of it—(a) that I stopped raising my hand, (b) that I felt I had to, and (c) that it worked.”

    Failing at FAIRNESS Myra David Sadker 2003

  • “I realize the kind of patheticism of it—(a) that I stopped raising my hand, (b) that I felt I had to, and (c) that it worked.”

    Failing at FAIRNESS Myra David Sadker 2003

  • “I realize the kind of patheticism of it—(a) that I stopped raising my hand, (b) that I felt I had to, and (c) that it worked.”

    Failing at FAIRNESS Myra David Sadker 2003

  • I'd like to now share with you the patheticism that is Uncle Bob.

    unclebob Diary Entry unclebob 2001

  • Mocking Up A T-Shirt may be this source will lessen your patheticism [...]

    Pixel2Life.com: Latest 15 Tutorials 2008

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