Definition of pity

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  • pity is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • pity is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
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Definition of pity

  • a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others (noun)

    Examples

    1. the blind are too often objects of pity

    Synonyms

    1. commiseration
    2. pathos
    3. ruth
  • the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. compassion
  • share the suffering of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. compassionate
    2. condole with
    3. feel for
    4. sympathize with
  • an unfortunate development (noun)

    Examples

    1. it's a pity he couldn't do it

    Synonyms

    1. shame

See definition of pity in Merriam Webster