Pity

noun

/ˈpɪti/

Word Frequency: 10.1

Definitions

1.nounA 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."

2.nounSomething regrettable.

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

3.nounPiety.

4.verbTo feel pity for (someone or something).

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

5.verbTo make (someone) feel pity; to provoke the sympathy or compassion of.

6.interjectionShort form of what a pity.

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