pity
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
He concludes with the stirring lines: “She loved me for the dangers I had passed, and I loved her that she did pity them.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
When they first appeared on screen, and for most of their time giving evidence, Donaldson stared at them with a look of what seemed like pity or sadness on his face.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
"It's a pity" China has missed out on every World Cup except 2002, he said, given football's popularity at home.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Antonelli said: "It was very difficult to get the tyres in the right window. It was a pity to miss out by such a small amount but George did a great lap."
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Seeing Sallie’s pretty things made her long for such, and pity herself because she had not got them.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
What If they knew the panoply of pities we can name—pities for them, for ourselves?
From Scientific American ● Sep. 23, 2023
Shatner has said he pities Takei and has claimed that “there’s a psychosis there” when it comes to Takei and that there’s something “festering” in the actor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2021
She pities the park rangers who have to quote it on tours of Ford’s Theatre.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2021
Rome exalts the furbo, or clever, and pities the fesso, or fool.
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2018
There is a sad look in her eyes, like she pities me.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
Véra resents being pitied, while Agathe cannot bear to confront her feelings of guilt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
His fans rolled with his excesses and pitied his life tragedies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2025
The chimney sweep comforts the kids by showing why their father should not be feared, but pitied.
From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2025
The mayor grew up in a building so decrepit — filthy hallways, no private toilets, no showers — that his friends in nearby concrete towers pitied him.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
Dimple pitied Seema, caught like a helpless fly in the web of their crazy.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
It elicited pitying sighs from Labour's enlarged cohort of MPs, struggling to fit on the green benches on the government side of the House of Commons.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024
Josh: In our quest to become better recyclers, Melissa, I found myself pitying the ephemeral life of a pizza box.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
“I also knew I should be able to tell the darker stories, without having you pitying me.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
People would visit me, with sad, pitying looks on their faces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2022
And then she gave Ash a pitying smirk.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
Vocabulary lists containing pity
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Fine?" Vocabulary from the short story
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
