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Pity Definition & Meaning

1. Pity is a feeling of sympathy or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Example: I felt pity for the homeless man sleeping on the sidewalk.

2. Pity can also mean to feel sorry for someone because they are in a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example: I pity my friend who has to work on weekends.

3. Pity can be used to express regret or disappointment.

Example: It's a pity that we can't go to the concert tonight.

4. Pity can be a verb meaning to have compassion or empathy for someone.

Example: I pity those who have to endure such harsh living conditions.

5. Pity can also mean to treat someone with kindness or mercy.

Example: The judge took pity on the defendant and gave him a lighter sentence.

Examples of the word pity used in sentences.

  • It's a pity that the movie wasn't as good as we expected.
  • It's a pity he couldn't come to the party last night.
  • She felt pity for her friend who was going through a tough time.
  • I pity the stray dog for being alone on the street.
  • It's a pity the museum is closed on Mondays.
  • I can't help but have pity for the stray dogs that roam the streets with no home.
  • I feel pity for the homeless man sleeping on the street corner.
  • It's such a pity that I lost my phone and all of my important contacts.
  • I couldn't help but feel a little pity for my friend after her breakup.
  • It's a pity that the concert was cancelled due to bad weather.
  • She expressed her pity towards her friend who failed her driving test.
  • It's a pity that you missed the concert last night, it was amazing!
  • I pity the fool who tries to mess with our team.
  • It's a pity that such a talented athlete didn't win the championship.
  • I couldn't help feeling pity for the homeless man on the street.
  • It's a pity we can't attend the concert tonight due to the bad weather.
  • The teacher had no pity for the student who didn't prepare for the exam.
  • Despite his foolish actions, I couldn't help feeling pity for him.
  • He expressed great pity for the homeless man sleeping outside the store.
  • It's a pity that she missed the deadline for the scholarship application.
  • It's a pity that such a brilliant mind is wasted on such trivial matters.
  • While most people will undoubtedly feel a great sense of pity for those affected by the disaster, we are doing everything we can to provide practical support and assistance.
  • I can't help but feel pity for the refugees who have lost everything in the war.
  • It's a pity that the company refused to reconsider their decision, despite the overwhelming evidence against them.
  • She looked at him with a mixture of pity and disbelief, unable to comprehend how blind he was to his own shortcomings.
  • It's a pity that such a talented artist didn't receive the recognition they deserved until after their death.
  • She felt a deep sense of pity for the homeless man sleeping on the cold pavement.
  • Despite her success, there's a sense of pity that lingers when I think about how much she sacrificed for her career.
  • It's a pity that politics often gets in the way of progress on important issues.
  • I can't help but feel a bit of pity for anyone who has to sit through that boring lecture.
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