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pity
B1
noun
Usage:
94%
compassion, sympathy
Translation: compassion, sympathy
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪti/
Meaning: sympathy and sadness for someone's suffering

This meaning refers to compassionate sorrow caused by another person's pain, weakness, or misfortune.

She felt pity for the injured animal.

His story filled us with pity.

2
A2
noun
Usage:
98%
shame, regret
Translation: shame, regret
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪti/
Meaning: regret that a situation is unfortunate

This common use expresses disappointment or regret about an event or missed opportunity.

It is a pity that you cannot come.

What a pity the concert was canceled.

3
B1
verb
Usage:
86%
feel sorry for, sympathize with
Translation: feel sorry for, sympathize with
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪti/
Meaning: to feel sympathy for someone

As a verb, pity means feeling compassionate sadness toward someone because of their situation.

I pity anyone who has to work in that heat.

She pitied him for his loneliness.

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