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.”