pity: Meaning and Definition of

pit•y

1. sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy: to feel pity for astarving child.
2. a cause or reason for pity, sorrow, or regret: What a pity you could not go!
3. to show mercy or compassion.

1. to feel pity or compassion for; be sorry for; commiserate with.

1. to have compassion; feel pity.