adjective
- showing or expressing pity or sympathy for someone’s suffering or misfortune
Examples
- She gave him a pitying look when she heard about his job loss.
- The pitying tone in her voice made him feel even worse.
- His pitying smile suggested he felt sorry for her situation.
- The crowd watched with pitying eyes as the injured player left the field.
- I don’t want your pitying glances—I can handle this myself.
- Her pitying expression showed genuine concern for the homeless man.