Pronunciation

/piˈti/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A feeling of sorrow or compassion for someone’s misfortune or suffering. 2. A cause for sympathy or怜悯. 3. A regrettable or unfortunate situation. 4. A person’s expression of such feelings.
• Verb: To feel sorry for someone or something; express compassion or sorrow. 3. To consider something unworthy or insufficient.

Phrases

• “Feel no pity” means to have no compassion or sympathy.
• “Pity the fool” is a phrase used to express contempt for someone’s foolishness.
• “Pity’s sake” is used to express an appeal for compassion or understanding.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She felt immense pity for the homeless man on the street.”
• Verb: “The teacher pitied the student who had missed so many classes.”
• Expression: “Let’s do it for pity’s sake, before it’s too late.”

Synonyms

• Sympathy
• Compassion
• Pitying
• Sorrow
• Regret
• Misery

Antonyms

• Indifference
• Contempt
• Lack of concern
• Happiness
• Fortunate

Usage

• As a Noun: “Her kind heart overflowed with pity for those in need.”
• As a Verb: “She pitied the poor condition of the old house.”
• In a Sentence: “His actions showed no pity towards his rival.”