word
Pity
PIH-tee
/ˈpɪtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pity
Dictionary meaning
The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it.
Examples
- It was a pity they couldn't make it to the party.
- The blind are too often objects of pity.
Synonyms: compassion
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