The first movement delivers two subjects-one voluble and the other somewhat pathetic.

Then a kind and somewhat pathetic smile appeared on his handsome face.

The girls listened with interest, for the tale was romantic, and somewhat pathetic, as most of the characters died in the end.

Poor Howard is also clearly terrified by J.G. and appears somewhat pathetic when he has to face his boss' outbursts of anger.

There was not, and the unthinking, somewhat pathetic remark left Connie feeling foolish and tactless.

Despite his somewhat pathetic attempts, the song ultimately ends with him taking the girl back to his apartment.

It's one more example of a desperate, negative, somewhat pathetic campaign.

Others - especially those who have to witness their behaviour in public - may view such displays of affection as immature, sickly and somewhat pathetic.

Miles managed a somewhat pathetic shrug.

The Mariners collected five hits, but all the swings were defensive, their rallies somewhat pathetic.