Pity

/ˈpɪti/

noun

  1. 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.

  2. Something regrettable.

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

  3. Piety.

Synonyms: ruth, shame

verb

  1. 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.

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

interjection

  1. Short form of what a pity.

Synonyms: shame, what a pity, what a shame

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