pity

/ˈpɪti/ noun

Definition

It's a pity... › used to say that something is disappointing: It's a pity you're not staying longer.

› [U] a feeling of sympathy for someone: It's not pity she needs, it's practical help. I was hoping someone would take pity on me (= help me in a difficult situation) and give me a lift home. → See also self-pity

(Definition of pity noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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