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- DictionaryPit·y/ˈpidē/
noun
- 1. the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others: "her voice was full of pity"
- 2. a cause for regret or disappointment: "what a pity we can't be friends"
verb
- 1. feel sorrow for the misfortunes of: "Clare didn't know whether to envy or pity them"
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Definition of pity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English pit‧y1 /ˈpɪti/ S3 noun 1 → a pity 2 [ uncountable] sympathy for a person or animal who is suffering or unhappy → piteous, pitiable, pitiful, pitiless pity for He looked exhausted, but Marie felt no pity for him.
Check pronunciation: pity. Definition of pity verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'pity' 1. If you feel pity for someone, you feel very sorry for them. [...] 2. See also self-pity. 3. If you pity someone, you feel very sorry for them. [...] More. Conjugations of 'pity' present simple: I pity, you pity [...] past simple: I pitied, you pitied [...] past participle: pitied. More. Synonyms of 'pity'
A cause for sorrow or regret. (uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something. (countable) Something regrettable. It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight. To feel pity for or on account of.
n. sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy: to feel pity for astarving child. a cause or reason for pity, sorrow, or regret: What a pity you could not go! Idioms have or take pity. to show mercy or compassion. v.t.
What does the noun pity mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun pity, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. pity has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. religion (Middle English) Christianity (Middle English) See meaning & use.
