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Pity
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Pity
/ˈpɪti/
A feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
Synonyms:
compassion
sympathy
empathy
mercy
heartfelt
Antonyms:
indifference
cruelty
insensitivity
aloofness
Examples:
I
pitied
Frankenstein, and I hated myself.
'I think it is a great
pity
.
But the whip fell and fell without
pity
.
Etymology:
The word
pity
comes from the Old French "pité", which means mercy or compassion, derived from Latin "pietas", signifying dutifulness or care.
Usage Statistics:
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