Pity
Definition
(noun) Sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
Examples
“She felt pity for the stray dog shivering in the cold.”
“I felt pity for the kid at the bus stop.”
“Don't give me pity, I just needed a ride home.”
“Pity made her stay after the fundraiser and help clean up the church hall.”
“He looked at the old photo with pity, then put it back in the box.”
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Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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