pathetic

pathetic

Hopelessly and contemptibly inept, worthless, or pitiful. He came in with another one of his pathetic excuses. When will he just take responsibility for his own actions! Anyone who bullies those weaker than themselves is pathetic, you know that?
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

(I'm) sorry.

an expression used to excuse oneself politely or apologize, especially when one has collided with someone, when one has offended someone, or to ask someone to repeat what has been said. "I'm sorry," I said to the woman I bumped into. I'm sorry, what did you say? I couldn't hear you.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

sorry

and pathetic
mod. pitiful; drawing ridicule or scorn; worthy more of condemnation than pity. (In colloquial use these words are usually used in sarcasm and disgust.) You are one sorry bastard! You are a pathetic person and a pathetic example of a quarterback!

pathetic

verb
See sorry
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • sad sack
  • sad sack, a
  • (as) worthless as tits on a boar (hog)
  • meatheaded
  • buy a lemon
  • backassed
References in periodicals archive
Only an abcess filled with the pus of hatred and narcissism would've to write gibberish all the time to seek validation and prove his patriotism all the time, your TL is more about Pakistan than your ownself so we all know who is living a pathetic life.I know you're undercover https://t.co/BvPOoS1M4g
It's then that Piers said: "It's very hard to hate you even more, pathetic. Every woman I have talked to about this secretly agrees with me.
'Obviously, the federation is highly disappointed with such pathetic results and we will seek explanation from these players.
Dorbor says in 2011 there was another pathetic scene where an abandoned woman gave birth in the kitchen and was later rescued and brought at HIGAB headquarters in Monrovia.
When asked if fan fervour had spoiled his joy in Sherlock, he told the newspaper: "It's pretty pathetic if that's all it takes to let you not want to take a grip of your reality.
"Indian Muslims are living in a pathetic condition.
He telephoned Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after taking serious notice of the news broadcasted regarding the pathetic incident of the burning of three women at Tehkal precinct in Peshawar and has called a detailed report immediately.
RIVERSIDE MP Louise Ellman has blasted the Tory Government for a "pathetic" response to her concerns about cuts and the impact on 1,300 City of Liverpool College places next year.
Alan Shearer blasted Newcastle United's efforts as "pathetic" on Match of the Day on Saturday night, while iconic number 9 Mick Quinn revealed he switched over to watch The Voice rather than suffer in silence during the 5-0 defeat to Manchester City.
ALOLLIPOP lady who dived in front of a car to save a group of schoolchildren from being struck has labelled the PS100 ne handed to the driver as "pathetic".
A COUNCIL described its own executive board as "pathetic" in a typo error on Twitter.
And if it's simply that he looks seedy and pathetic with his clothes off, he shouldn't worry.
A WOMAN who has three sons serving life for murder has been condemned by a judge as "a pathetic and tragic character".
Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault described Depardieu's behaviour as "pathetic" and unpatriotic at a time when the French are being asked to pay higher taxes to reduce a bloated national debt.
Bahrain needs to take 'pathetic' driving seriously to protect others who drive safely.