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pity

noun A2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortune of others

In context

01

She looked at the shivering stray puppy with deep love and pity.

02

It is a great pity that you missed the commencement ceremony.

Synonyms

compassion,sympathy,sorrow

Antonyms

cruelty,indifference,apathy

Collocations

feel pity,take pity,show pity

Sources

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