pity
(noun, verb, interjection)
interjection
1. Short form of what a pity.
noun
1. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
- the blind are too often objects of pity
Similar word(s): commiseration, pathos, ruth
Definition categories: feeling, sympathy
2. an unfortunate development
- it's a pity he couldn't do it
Similar word(s): shame
Definition categories: event, misfortune
3. the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
Similar word(s): compassion
Definition categories: attribute, mercifulness, mercy
Sentences with pity as a noun:
- It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight.