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
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