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Synonyms & Similar Words
sympathy
compassion
empathy
regret
sorrow
sadness
melancholy
commiseration
condolence
ruth
leniency
clemency
charity
benevolence
kindness
gentleness
tenderness
softness
heartfulness
feeling
sensibility
poignancy
pathos
sentiment
sentimentality
regretfulness
wretchedness
misery
distress
affliction
tribulation
hardship
misfortune
Meaning of Pity
The primary meaning of the word "pity" is a feeling of sorrow or regret for someone else's misfortune.
Definitions
- A feeling of sorrow or regret for someone else's misfortune
- * A reason for regret or disappointment
- * To feel sorry for someone or something
Etymology of Pity
The word "pity" originated from Old French "pitie", from Latin "pietas", meaning "piety" or "dutifulness"
Historically, the word "pity" was used to describe a feeling of sympathy or compassion, and over time its meaning has expanded to include regret or disappointment
Example Uses
- It's a pity that the concert was cancelled due to the storm
- * I feel pity for those who are struggling to make ends meet
- * The judge showed pity on the defendant and gave him a lenient sentence
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
contempt
disdain
scorn
disdainfulness
disrespect
dislike
disapproval
displeasure
dissatisfaction
unhappiness
ire
anger
resentment
bitterness
rancor
animosity
hostility
hatred
loathing
abhorrence
detestation
aversion
indifference
apathy
unconcern
callousness
hardness
cruelty
ruthlessness
mercilessness
pitilessness