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