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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 meaning: 1. a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation: 2. If…. Learn more.
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.
[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.
6 meanings: 1. sympathy or sorrow felt for the sufferings of another 2. → See have pity on 3. something that causes regret or.... Click for more definitions.
If you feel pity, you feel sympathy for someone else's suffering. A documentary on prisoners who have been wrongfully convicted might make you feel pity for them. Use pity as a noun or a verb.
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.
PITY meaning: 1. used to say that something is disappointing: 2. a feeling of sympathy for someone: 3. to feel…. Learn more.
noun. /ˈpɪt̮i/ [uncountable] pity (for somebody/something) a feeling of sympathy and sadness caused by the suffering and troubles of others I could only feel pity for what they were enduring. He had no pity for her. a look/feeling/surge of pity I took pity on her and lent her the money. (formal) I beg you to have pity on him.
