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Meaning

1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.

   “I can't feel any pity towards the gang, who got injured while attempting to break into a flat.”

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   Something regrettable.

   “It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight.”

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   Piety.

4. Meaning 4 · verb

   To feel pity for (someone or something).

   “You have got to pity the guy - he lost his wife, mother and job in the same month.”

5. Meaning 5 · verb

   To make (someone) feel pity; to provoke the sympathy or compassion of.

6. Meaning 6 · interjection

   Short form of what a pity.

How this word is used

• Everyday “I can't feel any pity towards the gang, who got injured while attempting to break into a flat.”
• General “It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight.”
• Everyday “You have got to pity the guy - he lost his wife, mother and job in the same month.”

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