pity

Definitions

The feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.

A cause for regret or disappointment.

Examples

It is a great pity that you could not attend the wedding.

I felt a sudden sense of pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain.

Do not pity me, for I have lived a full and happy life.

Synonyms

compassion sympathy empathy mercy commiseration condolence tenderness

Antonyms

cruelty indifference callousness apathy ruthlessness severity harshness