what is the meaning of pathetic?

[Lipo]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #707 "English Slang Idioms (449)", question 10

"I hate how things change sometimes. I used to love hanging out with Gracie but now her life is a ......... opera and I have to hear every little detail. This friend broke up with that one. It is pathetic!" Gina said to Arlene.

(a) wax
(b) pipe
(c) scrub
(d) soap

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #707 "English Slang Idioms (449)", answer 10

"I hate how things change sometimes. I used to love hanging out with Gracie but now her life is a soap opera and I have to hear every little detail. This friend broke up with that one. It is pathetic!" Gina said to Arlene.

Correct answer: (d) soap

Your answer was: incorrect
"I hate how things change sometimes. I used to love hanging out with Gracie but now her life is a scrub opera and I have to hear every little detail. This friend broke up with that one. It is pathetic!" Gina said to Arlene.
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what is the meaning of pathetic?

Lipo

[MrPedantic]

Hello Lipo,

In an ordinary context, to say that something is "pathetic" is to express contempt for it.

Best wishes,

MrP

[Linda]

It can also refer to something or someone who is "pitifully inferior or inadequate."
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