pity

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [U] ~ (for sb/sth) a feeling of sympathy and sadness caused by the suffering and troubles of others: I could only feel pity for what they were enduring. * He had no pity for her. * a look / feeling / surge of pity * I took pity on her and lent her the money. * (formal) I beg you to have pity on him. * I don't want your pity. 2 [sing.] a ~ (that...)