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pity

/ˈpɪti/

noun

Meaning

  • A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.

    "I can't feel any pity towards the gang, who got injured while attempting to break into a flat."

  • Something regrettable.

    "It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight."

  • Piety.

Synonyms

ruth,
shame

verb

Meaning

  • To feel pity for (someone or something).

    "You have got to pity the guy - he lost his wife, mother and job in the same month."

  • To make (someone) feel pity; to provoke the sympathy or compassion of.

interjection

Meaning

  • Short form of what a pity.

Synonyms

shame,
what a pity,
what a shame