What Is a Pity Alternative

Some common synonyms of pity are commiseration, compassion, condolence, and sympathy. While all these words mean “the act or capacity for sharing the painful feelings of another,” pity implies tender or sometimes slightly contemptuous sorrow for one in misery or distress.

What to say instead of what a shame?

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What are examples of a pity?

Pity is a feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone or something. An example of pity is what might be felt by someone toward a child after seeing the child’s dog get hit by a car. (uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.