feeling or showing sorrow for someone's misfortunes, often with an implication of disdain or mild contempt
he gave her a pitying look
feel sorrow for the misfortunes of
I could see from their faces that they pitied me
the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others
her voice was full of pity
a cause for regret or disappointment
it's a pity you didn't contact us first
what a pity we can't be friends