pity
/ˈpɪti/
verb
- To feel sadness and sympathy for someone's suffering or misfortune.
- She pitied the lost puppy and took it home.
- Don't pity me; I'll be fine.
- I pity anyone who has to work on a holiday.
noun
- A feeling of sadness and sympathy for someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation.
- I don't want your pity; I just want your understanding.
- He looked at the injured bird with pity.
- She felt pity for the homeless man sleeping in the cold.
- A cause for regret or disappointment; a shame.
- It's a pity you can't come to the party.
- What a pity that the concert was canceled!
- It's a great pity she didn't get the job.
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