pity
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɪti/noun
Definitions
A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
Example: I can't feel any pity towards the gang, who got injured while attempting to break into a flat.
Something regrettable.
Example: It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight.
Piety.
verb
Definitions
To feel pity for (someone or something).
Example: You have got to pity the guy - he lost his wife, mother and job in the same month.
To make (someone) feel pity; to provoke the sympathy or compassion of.
interjection
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Short form of what a pity.