Definitions

pitying

[pit-ee-ing] / ˈpɪt i ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

feeling pity

Synonyms

STRONG

compassionate condoling sympathizing tender understanding

WEAK

all heart bleeding-heart commiserative condolatory responsive sensitive soft softhearted supportive sympathetic thoughtful

Antonyms

STRONG

hard

Example Sentences

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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 didn't want it to be a 'doom and gloom moment' because I can't deal with people pitying me," she says.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2023

“I also knew I should be able to tell the darker stories, without having you pitying me.”

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2023

Please join me in pitying whoever has to sit behind DJ D-Nice’s big hat tonight.

From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2022

Each time there was a pitying look on the face of the widow I asked.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan