nounπShareA feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something."I felt a pang of pity for the lost puppy shivering in the rain. "emotionsufferinghumancharactermindattitudemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething regrettable."The teacher's sudden illness was a great pity, as it meant the important presentation was postponed. "emotionattitudesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePiety."The student's deep piety inspired the entire class to show respect for religious traditions. "religionmoraltheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feel pity for (someone or something)."You have got to pity the guy - he lost his wife, mother and job in the same month."emotionattitudesufferinghumanpersonmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (someone) feel pity; to provoke the sympathy or compassion of."The stray dog's matted fur and limping leg pitied him, prompting people to offer him food and water. "emotioncharacterattitudehumansufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareShort form of what a pity.""Pity you missed the party; it was so much fun!" "emotionattitudeexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
