Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun
pity
IPA pronunciation: /ˈpɪti/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
жалость
English definition
A feeling of sorrow and compassion for someone else's suffering.
Example
He felt pity for the homeless man on the street.
Collocations
- feel pity
- take pity on
- a pity
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