This word is most judgmental because some people could see a person as pathetic while others don't. Pathetic has a negative connotation, or is a usually used in a negative way.
The words: down, gloomy, and blue don't sound as judgmental or rude.
Penelope was far from Odysseus as well so there both were sad that they were apart. Penelope has to deal with the suitors and lead them in a way and Odysseus had to deal with his crew and lead them
