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- Dictionarypity/ˈpɪti/
noun
- 1. the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others: "her voice was full of pity" Similar Opposite
- 2. a cause for regret or disappointment: "it's a pity you didn't contact us first" Similar
verb
- 1. feel sorrow for the misfortunes of: "I could see from their faces that they pitied me"
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PITY definition: 1. a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation: 2. If…. Learn more.
The meaning of PITY is sympathetic sorrow for one suffering, distressed, or unhappy. How to use pity in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pity.
Pity definition: sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy. See examples of PITY used in a sentence.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others. “the blind are too often objects of pity ”. synonyms: commiseration, pathos, ruth. see more. see less. type of: fellow feeling, sympathy. sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish) noun.
[uncountable] a sad feeling caused by the pain and troubles of others. I took pity on her and lent her the money. (formal) I beg you to have pity on him. I don't want your pity. a look/feeling/surge of pity. pity for somebody/something I could only feel pity for what they were enduring. He had no pity for her. Extra Examples. Topics Feelings c1.
noun Word forms: plural pities. 1. sympathy or sorrow felt for the sufferings of another. 2. See have pity on. 3. something that causes regret or pity. 4. an unfortunate chance.
PITY definition: 1. used to say that something is disappointing: 2. a feeling of sympathy for someone: 3. to feel…. Learn more.
1. sympathy or sorrow felt for the sufferings of another. 2. have pity on take pity on to have sympathy or show mercy for. 3. something that causes regret or pity.
Definition of pity verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Pity definition: Sympathy and sorrow aroused by the misfortune or suffering of another.
