Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pitied
verb
ˈpɪt.id
Definition
A feeling of compassion or sorrow for someone else’s misfortune.
Examples
- She pitied the stray dog wandering alone in the street.
- He pitied his friend who lost her job and offered to help her find a new one.
Meaning
To feel sympathy for someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation.
Synonyms
- commiserated
- felt sorry for
- sympathized with
- condoled
