Pity
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪtiː/
Pity (noun)
- a feeling of sadness for someone else's problems or pain
- a situation that is disappointing or unfortunate
Examples
- She felt a deep pity for the lost puppy.
- He expressed pity for the struggling artist.
Common collocations: feel pity, express pity, deep pity, what a pity, such a pity
Pity (verb)
- to feel sadness for someone else's problems or pain
Examples
- I pity those who have to work in the rain.
- She pitied the lonely old man.