pathetically
1. (=piteously)
[whimper, moan] lastimeramente
[say] con voz lastimera
·pathetically thin/weak
·tan delgado/débil que da/daba pena
·she was pathetically grateful
·su gratitud resultaba penosa
2. (=uselessly)
[play, perform] que da/daba pena
·a pathetically inadequate answer
·una respuesta patética