Meaning of 'pity'

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Meaning of ‘pity’

4 definitions found.

pity

noun

the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

Synonyms: compassion

noun

an unfortunate development

Example: "It was a pity they couldn't make it to the party."

Synonyms: shame

noun

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

Example: "the blind are too often objects of pity"

Synonyms: pathos commiseration ruth

verb

share the suffering of

Synonyms: compassionate

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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