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Sentence count:220+26Posted:2016-10-24Updated:2020-07-24
Synonym: compassionmercysorrowsympathySimilar words: serendipitypitspitpitchspitecapitapitcherjupiterMeaning: ['pɪtɪ]  n. 1. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others 2. an unfortunate development 3. the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it. v. share the suffering of. 
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151 This would be a pity if the Attorney were bluffing.
152 It is a pity that Keane is ineligible for all of Leeds' Champions League matches this season.
153 It is a pity that, as one gradually gains experience, one loses one's youth. Vincent van Gogh 
154 She tried everything in an attempt to evoke sympathy and pity from her parents.
155 Finally, J. got tired of my everlasting complaints, took pity on me and made me a small electric fire.
156 Melanie thought they did and froze at the first breath of pity, summoning all her resources to act coolly.
157 It was a pity, she thought, that her mind was on Shine On's big test tomorrow afternoon.
158 It was a pity I detested both sea-food and olive oil.
159 Next time some one cuts you up on the fast lane, pity him.
160 He looked up and saw Sylvia looking at him with apprehension and pity.
161 Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same - with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead. Mother Teresa 
162 When she looked at poor little Hoomey, she was filled with pity for him being so hopeless.
163 The pity is that you married this lady, dear sir.http://sentencedict.com
164 Only in her anger could she drown out the dark shadow that pity and guilt had cast over her.
165 Rose Quinton looked at the extraordinary man and thought as many another had: what a pity!
166 This, though, does arouse pity for Blanche as she does want to escape, by marrying Mitch.
167 Mr Cottle looked up, his eyes beseeching Mary Ann to find another object for her well-meaning pity.
168 Throughout the trip my feelings toward him varied from fury at his incompetence to humour and pity.
169 She would never allow him a reason to pity her again, to hold her in contempt.
170 Perhaps they felt pity and affection for the animals moving through a world by which they were doomed to be destroyed.
171 She watched it with pity and horror in her heart as it drifted slowly toward her.
172 It seemed a pity to disturb them as we went about our daily chores.
173 That's a pity, since we lose a linking passage which contains delectable music.
174 It just seemed a pity that Norfolk should have no more appetising soft fruit.
175 It is a pity that much of the work done has been linked to specific titles in an academic library setting.
176 You, then, should neutralize the Rita yourself -- with the most devastating weapon in your arsenal: pity.
177 It was a sight which would have left some men feeling pity, but Urquhart felt a chilling emptiness.
178 Pity that this convoluted attitude towards violence doesn't prevail in all Slavic societies today.
179 Pity is for the living, envy is for the dead. Mark Twain 
180 It is only a pity your correspondence can't be read by the Palace.
More similar words: serendipitypitspitpitchspitecapitapitcherjupitercapitaldespiterespitedecrepithospitalpittancein spite ofinhospitablecityamityunityequityentitylevitypolityhereditydensityprobitynonentityobesitypaucityagility
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