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You're pathetic - you're being pathetic

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paok1970
 
Reply Sat 8 Jul, 2017 12:43 pm
Is there a difference in meaning between the two sentences below?

1) You're pathetic.

2) You're being pathetic.

Thank you.
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camlok
 
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Reply Sat 8 Jul, 2017 01:01 pm
@paok1970,
Depends on the context of the situation,
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Sturgis
 
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Reply Sat 8 Jul, 2017 02:50 pm
@paok1970,
You're pathetic indicates there is no redeeming quality in the individual

You're being pathetic indicates an old individual is behaving pathetically about a situation. For example: "You're being pathetic about your imaginary romance with Lou."
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