pity

/ˈpɪti/

noun

  1. 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. 2

    Something regrettable.

    “It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight.”
  3. 3

    Piety.

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verb

  1. 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. 2

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

interjection

  1. 1

    Short form of what a pity.

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