33 entries under pathetic topic. ×

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timid(adjective, characteristic, weak, anxious, nervous)
37
fearful(adjective, characteristic, person, weak, feelings)
30
yellow(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, gentle)
27
frightened(adjective, characteristic, weak, uncertain, fear)
23
lily-livered(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, low)
20
faint-hearted(adjective, characteristic, weak, weakness, uncertain)
13
yellow-bellied(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, slang)
12
weak(adjective, characteristic, gentle, nervous, shy)
11
ineffectual(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, weakness)
11
weak-kneed(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, feeble)
10
spineless(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, gentle)
10
soft(adjective, characteristic, weak, gentle, nervous)
7
gutless(adjective, characteristic, person, weak, slang)
6
feeble(adjective, weak, gentle, nervous, shy)
6
low(adjective, person, nasty, sad, base)
5
invertebrate(adjective, weak, gutless)
4
impotent(adjective, weak, soft, uncertain, unstable)
4
nerveless(adjective, weak, soft, uncertain, unstable)
4
spiritless(adjective, weak, soft, nervous, shy)
3
irresolute(adjective, weak, soft, gentle, uncertain)
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