pity

indénombrable

A noun referring to a feeling of sorrow, sympathy, or compassion for the suffering or misfortune of others.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее чувство печали, сочувствия или сострадания к страданиям или несчастьям других.esSustantivo que designa el sentimiento de tristeza, compasión o conmiseración ante el sufrimiento o las desgracias de otros.frNom désignant un sentiment de tristesse, de compassion ou de sympathie éprouvé face aux souffrances ou aux malheurs d'autrui, pouvant aussi exprimer le regret ou la pitié ressentie pour quelqu'un.deSubstantiv, das ein Gefühl der Trauer, des Mitgefühls oder des Mitleids angesichts des Leidens oder Unglücks anderer bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa um sentimento de tristeza, compaixão ou pena diante do sofrimento ou da infelicidade de outra pessoa; também pode indicar um motivo de pesar ou algo lamentável.zh名词，指对他人痛苦或不幸感到的悲伤、同情或怜悯之情。arاسم يدل على شعور بالحزن والتعاطف أو الشفقة تجاه معاناة الآخرين أو مصائبهم، وقد يحمل معنى الترحم والرقة.

1. Feeling of sorrow B1 formal

   A feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's suffering or misfortune.

   • She felt pity for the homeless man on the street.
   • He looked at the injured bird with pity.
   • I have no pity for those who refuse to help themselves.

   ruЖалостьesLástimafrpitiédeMitleidptPenazh怜悯arشفقة

   Synonymes: commiserationcompassioncondolencefellow feelingsorrowsympathyunderstanding

2. Cause for regret A2 informal

   A situation that is unfortunate or disappointing.

   • It's a pity that you missed the concert.
   • What a pity the weather turned bad for the picnic.
   • It's a pity he didn't get the job he wanted.

   ruЖальeslástimafrDommage (regret)deSchadeptPenazh遗憾arمدعاة للأسف

   Synonymes: bummerdisappointmentmisfortuneshame

• pities plural form
• pities' possessive plural form
• pity's possessive singular form

A verb used to express the act of feeling sorrow or compassion for someone's misfortune or suffering.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения чувства печали или сострадания к чьему-либо несчастью или страданию.esVerbo que expresa sentir lástima o compasión por la desgracia o el sufrimiento de alguien, o lamentar algo.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer un sentiment de tristesse ou de compassion face au malheur ou à la souffrance d'autrui, ou pour déplorer quelque chose.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass man Mitleid oder Mitgefühl für das Unglück oder Leiden einer anderen Person empfindet.ptVerbo usado para expressar sentimento de tristeza ou compaixão pelo sofrimento ou infortúnio de alguém; também pode indicar sentir pena de alguém de forma condescendente.zh动词，表示对某人的不幸或痛苦感到同情、怜悯或惋惜。arفعل يُستعمل للتعبير عن الشعور بالحزن أو الشفقة على مصيبة شخص أو معاناته، أي التحسر عليه والرثاء لحاله.

1. Feel sorrow for someone B1 formal

   To feel sympathy or sadness for someone else's suffering or misfortune.

   • I pity those who lost their homes in the flood.
   • She pitied the stray dog and gave it some food.
   • He pitied his friend after hearing about his loss.

   ruЖалетьesSentir lástima por alguienfrPlaindre, avoir pitié dedeMitleid habenptTer penazh同情arيَشْفِقُ

   Synonymes: condole withfeel forsympathize with

   Antonymes: envy

2. Regard with contempt B2 informal

   To feel a sense of superiority or disdain towards someone, often implying they are weak or foolish.

   • I pity anyone who thinks that cheating is acceptable.
   • She pitied his arrogance and ignorance.
   • They pitied the man for his lack of ambition.

   ruПрезиратьesdespreciarfrmépriserdeVerachtenptDesprezarzh蔑视arالازدراء والاحتقار

   Synonymes: contemndespisedisdainlook down onscorn

• pitied past participle
• pitied past simple
• pitying present participle
• pities third person singular