pity /pitˈi/

1. A feeling of sorrow for the sufferings and misfortunes of others, compassion
2. A cause or source of such a feeling
3. An unfortunate chance
4. A matter for regret

1. To feel pity for
2. To feel grief at
3. To cause pity in (obsolete)

pitˈiable adjective

1. To be pitied
2. Miserable, contemptible

pitˈiableness noun

pitˈiably adverb

pitˈier noun

pitˈiful adjective

1. Exciting pity
2. Sad, wretched
3. Despicable
4. Feeling pity
5. Compassionate

Pitifully

pitˈifully adverb

pitˈifulness noun

pitˈiless adjective

1. Without pity
2. Merciless, cruel

pitˈilessly adverb

pitˈilessness noun

pitˈying adjective

pitˈyingly adverb

pity party noun (informal)

A period of indulgent self-pity

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