pitying

[US]/ˈpɪtɪɪŋ/
[UK]/'pɪtɪɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. showing sympathy or compassion; feeling sorry for someone.

Phrases & Collocations

pitying eyes

pitying smile

pitying gaze

Example Sentences

tears of pitying rue.

he was in one of his self-pitying moods.

The performer received only pitying looks from his audience.

He shook his head sorrowfully, pitying himself for what had been done to him.

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