Meaning & use
pity
A feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's suffering or misfortune.
See it in a sentence
She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain.
It's a pity that he couldn't attend the reunion after planning it for months.
A note on using this word
Pity can sometimes sound condescending, implying the person pitied is inferior, while sympathy or compassion feel more respectful.
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