pathetically pathetically /pəˈθɛtɪkli/

adverb

1. Arousing scornful pity  ( pathetically )
   arousing scornful pity
    They had pathetically little money
   they had pathetically little money
    It was pathetically bad
   it was pathetically bad
   
2. In a manner arousing sympathy and compassion  ( pathetically , pitiably )
   in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
    The sick child cried pathetically
   the sick child cried pathetically