Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Pity.
How to pronounce pity:
US
Pity - as a noun
A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
Example: "The blind are too often objects of pity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commiseration19pathos11ruth7An unfortunate development
Example: "It's a pity he couldn't do it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shame10The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compassion16Pity - as a verb
Share the suffering of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compassionate19condole withfeel forsympathize withHypernyms (Closely Related)
grieve10sorrow9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pity - as an interjection
Short form of what a pity.
Example Sentences
"I felt pity for the homeless man on the street."
"She looked at him with pity in her eyes."
"The puppy's whimpering filled me with pity."
"He feels a great deal of pity for children in war-torn countries."
"There was no trace of pity in his voice."
Word Game Points
Is PITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pity is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pity is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is PITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pity is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
