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Definition pity in American English

pity noun

[uncountable]noun
/ˈpɪti/
1

a strong feeling of sympathy that you have for someone because they are very unhappy or in a bad situation

Example

She looked at him with a mixture of pity and disgust.

Example

There was pity in her voice.

Example

She felt pity for all the children living in such terrible conditions.

Example

In the past poor people were seen as objects of pity.

Synonyms and related words
sympathyunderstandingpity
2

an attitude in which you are sympathetic toward someone and forgive them

Example

The judge showed no pity in her treatment of the offender.

Synonyms and related words
sympathyunderstandingpity
Definition pity in American English