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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"
The meaning of PITY is sympathetic sorrow for one suffering, distressed, or unhappy. How to use pity in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pity.
PITY definition: 1. a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation: 2. If…. Learn more.
PITY meaning: 1. a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation: 2. If…. Learn more.
Definition of pity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others. “the blind are too often objects of pity ”. synonyms: commiseration, pathos, ruth. see more. see less. type of: fellow feeling, sympathy. sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
1. 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. 2. a cause or reason for pity, sorrow, or regret: What a pity you couldn't go! v.t. 3. to feel pity or compassion for; be sorry for; commiserate with. v.i.
Definition of pity noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. pity. noun. /ˈpɪt̮i/. [uncountable] pity (for somebody/something) a feeling of sympathy and sadness caused by the suffering and troubles of others I could only feel pity for what they were enduring.
Feb 13, 2017 · 1. sorrow felt for another's suffering or misfortune; compassion; sympathy. 2. the ability to feel such compassion. 3. a cause for sorrow or regret. verb transitive, verb intransitive Word forms: ˈpitied or ˈpitying. 4. to feel pity (for)
Pity definition: 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. See examples of PITY used in a sentence.
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.
