Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pities

noun
/ˈpɪtiz/
Definition
The feeling of sorrow and compassion for the misfortunes of others.
Examples
  • She had a deep sense of pities for the victims of the disaster.
  • He expressed his pities openly during the charity event.
Meaning
Pities refers to the emotions of sympathy or compassion that one may feel towards another person’s struggles or suffering.
Synonyms
  • compassion
  • sympathy
  • commiseration
  • condolence
  • empathy