Pathetic

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

an individual who is considered pitiful, feeble, or deserving of sympathy

Example Sentence:

The homeless man on the street looked like a pathetic, with his torn clothes and empty eyes.

Sense 2:

a situation or action that evokes pity, sadness, or contempt

Example Sentence:

Her failed attempts at love were nothing but a series of pathetic relationships.

Sense 3:

slang usage referring to a joke or humorous situation

Example Sentence:

Did you hear the one about the monkey who took up ballet? It was a pathetic!