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pathetic (Adjective)

Describing something that causes feelings of pity, sadness, or sorrow. It is also frequently used to describe something that is miserably inadequate, weak, or of a very low standard.

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Think of a 'PATH' that is 'ETHICally' sad. If you see a poor dog on a path, it's pathetic.

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Using 'pathetic' to mean 'sympathetic'. → I am sympathetic to your problem.

Saying 'He is patheticker than me'. → He is more pathetic than I am.