pity (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: [ˈpɪti]
Definition
A feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.
Examples
I felt great pity for the refugees.
It was a pity that the concert was canceled.
She looked at the lost child with pity.
How to Use pity
- pity for (prepositional phrase)
- To feel sorrow or compassion directed towards someone or something. — "He expressed his pity for the victims of the disaster."
- pity someone/something (verb pattern)
- To feel sorrow or compassion for someone or something. — "I pity the students who have to study for this exam."
- what a pity (idiom)
- An expression of regret or disappointment. — "What a pity that the game was postponed due to weather."
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