Pity (Noun)
Meaning 1
An unfortunate development; "it's a pity he couldn't do it".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The beggar's story evoked a sense of pity from the crowd, who immediately began to donate money.
- She felt a deep pity for the family who had lost their home in the fire.
- The news of the devastating earthquake filled him with pity for the victims and their loved ones.
- The children in the orphanage were often the objects of pity from the wealthy tourists who visited.
- Her illness inspired a wave of pity from her friends and family, who rallied around her to offer support.