Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Pitying.
Pitying - 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)
compassion16Pitying - as a verb
Share the suffering of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compassionate19condole withfeel forsympathize withHypernyms (Closely Related)
grieve10sorrow9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She gave him a pitying look as he stumbled over his words."
"The old man sat alone on the park bench, his face a picture of pitying sadness."
"With a pitying smile, she offered him a tissue to wipe away his tears."
"I could hear the pitying whispers of the crowd as I failed to complete the task."
"His voice was filled with a pitying tone as he consoled his friend."
Word Game Points
Is PITYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pitying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PITYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PITYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pitying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPITYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PITYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pitying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPITYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
