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pity

/ˈpɪti/

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

Examples :

"I felt a pang of pity for the lost puppy shivering in the rain. "
emotion suffering human character mind attitude moral

Related Words

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compassion noun

/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

"Seeing the homeless man shivering in the cold, she felt a surge of compassion and offered him her warm coat. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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misfortune noun

/mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ /mɪsˈfɔɹtʃən/

Bad luck

"It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. - Ulysses S. Grant"

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postponed verb

/poʊˈspoʊnd/ /pəˈspoʊnd/

To delay or put off an event, appointment etc.

"The soccer game was postponed because of the heavy rain. "

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regrettable adjective

/rɪˈɡrɛtəbəl/ /rɪˈɡrɛɾəbəl/

Able to be regretted, especially deserving of regret.

"His decision to skip school was a regrettable one, as he missed an important announcement about the upcoming project. "

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traditions noun

/trəˈdɪʃənz/

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

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prompting verb

/ˈprɒmptɪŋ/ /ˈprɑːmptɪŋ/

To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.

"I prompted him to get a new job."

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suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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shivering verb

/ˈʃɪvəɹɪŋ/

To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

"They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air."

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "