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as in sympathy
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a woman of boundless pity who tried to care for every abandoned animal she found
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as in to love
to have sympathy for
I always pity the people who have to work in this freezing weather
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Recent Examples of pity
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
An older man took pity on him and walked him through it, patient and unhurried.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
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Kevin Sherrington,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
At least Duncan’s daughter and fellow cadet, Teela (Eire Farrell), takes pity on the hopeless tyke.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
An older man took pity on him and walked him through it, patient and unhurried.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
Don't pity me too much, though—I've compiled a few secrets from expert travelers on how to make the most of my time in the middle seat.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
—
Kevin Sherrington,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pity
Noun
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Women often bear the brunt of the shame and grief that comes from divorce, and for many women, divorce can be seen as a personal failure.
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Concurrently, adult children often feel shame about accepting money and can also feel judged by the older generation.
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Jones has an enormous amount of sympathy for his father, who was totally in over his head.
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After Kean’s statement, Representative Ritchie Torres, who has spoken about his own treatment for depression, expressed sympathy but argued that long absences from public office deserve explanation.
Verb
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Batters love to hit in Sacramento The Dodgers had dominated the A’s in the previous two games, scoring nine runs in both for victories of 9-4 and 9-3, respectively.
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Brushed with honey mustard and topped with ham, Gruyère cheese, and béchamel sauce, guests will love these buttery mini sandwiches.
Noun
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All of us are invited to choose to become better human beings and to show up at work and in the world with increasing love, kindness, courage and forgiveness.
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That instinct to lean into life with curiosity, optimism, and kindness is, perhaps, America's greatest attraction.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
Noun
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Upon Paula’s release, Karl picks her up and is his usual confusing shamble of one part compassion and two parts boundaries.
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Will Americans embrace vulnerability with compassion, or perpetuate stigma?
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
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“Pity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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