pity

Example Sentences

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Rowan was filled with pity for his suffering and wonder at his courage.

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His teacher and the tour guide hadn’t noticed, but there was a ring of titters and pitying glances from his classmates.

From Literature

He saw the pity in Kenny’s eyes and knew the young man thought grief was making him grasp at impossibilities.

From Literature

Well, even if she had gone there—as some sort of pity case, I reasoned—I knew she hadn’t been top student.

From Literature

He was small in build and didn’t look much beyond primary school age, and it filled me with pity to see him doubled over, hacking like an old man.

From Literature