pity

//ˈpɪti//
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Noun

pitySingular
pitiesPlural
1

A feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortune of others.

She felt pity for the homeless man standing in the rain.

2

A cause for regret or disappointment; something unfortunate.

It's a pity that you can't come to the party.

Verb

pityInfinitive
pityPresent tense
pitiedPast tense
pitiedPast participle
pityingPresent participle
pitiesThird-person singular
1

To feel sorrow or compassion for someone because of their suffering or misfortune.

I pity anyone who has to work in such difficult conditions.

Synonym