pity
What is the Definition of pity?
Noun:
- a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
- an unfortunate development
- the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
Verb:
- share the suffering of
How can I use pity in a sentence?
It is just a pity they let the old punishments die out hang you by your wrists from the ceiling for a few days, I have got the chains still in my office, keep ‘em well oiled in case they are ever needed Right, off we go, and do not think of running off, now, it will be worse for you if you do.
Don’t let yourself wallow in self-pity; focus on finding solutions instead. - Не позволяй себе погрязнуть в жалости к себе; вместо этого сосредоточься на поиске решений.
It’s a pity that you couldn’t attend the event last night. - Жаль, что ты не смог присутствовать на мероприятии прошлой ночью.
It’s a pity that he couldn’t come. - Жаль, что он не смог прийти.
Don’t wallow in self-pity. - Не погрязни в жалости к себе.
Other meanings of pity (synonyms, cognates).
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