pity
Meaning
Pity refers to a feeling of sorrow or compassion for someone else's misfortune or suffering.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "pity" with "sympathy," as pity often implies a sense of superiority over the person suffering.
Example Sentences
Common Phrases
feel pity
express pity
evoke pity
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