1. In a manner that evokes pity, sympathy, or sadness; in a way that is emotionally moving or touching
He looked at her patheticamente, with tears in his eyes.
Ele olhou para ela patheticamente, com lágrimas nos olhos.
2. In a way that is inadequate, feeble, or lamentable; miserably or pitifully
The team played patheticamente in the final match.
O time jogou patheticamente na partida final.
3. In a manner designed to evoke pity or compassion, often excessively or insincerely
She spoke patheticamente about her suffering.
Ela falou patheticamente sobre seu sofrimento.