Are Remorse and Pity the Same Thing?
As Nouns the Difference Between Pity and Remorse Is That Pity Is (Uncountable) a Feeling of Sympathy at the Misfortune or Suffering of Someone or Something...
Is pity a negative emotion?
Pity means feeling for others, particularly feelings of sadness or sorrow. In a positive sense it means "sympathy" and "empathy". More commonly Pity is a negative judgement of others and their situation.
Why is pity a bad thing?
Secondly, pity can carry a negative undertone because it involves implicit feelings of superiority: if I pity you, it means that I think you are worse off than me, and thus, I am doing better than you. ... Thirdly, you tend to feel more pity for someone if you think their misfortune is undeserved.