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- pronunciation:
- pI
ti
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
pities |
| definition 1: |
sympathy or sorrow caused by another's pain, bad luck, or suffering.
She has such pity for her sick friend.- synonyms:
- compassion, sympathy
- antonyms:
- cruelty
- similar words:
- comfort, consideration
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| definition 2: |
that which is a cause for sorrow or regret.
It's a pity that he lost his job.- synonyms:
- shame
- antonyms:
- blessing
- similar words:
- disgrace, sorrow
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pities, pitying, pitied |
| definition: |
to feel or show sympathy for.
I pity those people who do not have a warm place to sleep at night.- synonyms:
- feel
- similar words:
- comfort, console
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| derivation: |
pityingly (adv.) |
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