pity
nounHow to pronounce pity:
Definition of pity:
- pity (noun):
- sorrow felt for the sufferings of others
- sympathetic sorrow for one suffering, distressed, or unhappy
- a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others.
Synonyms for pity:
commiserationcondolencesympathysadnesscrimekindnesssorrowshameunderstandingdistressShow 5 more
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