noun

pitying

Pitying (noun) means the act of feeling or showing pity toward someone. Example: “Her pitying of the stray dogs led her to open a shelter.”

noun

The act of feeling or showing pity toward someone.

"Her pitying of the stray dogs led her to open a shelter."

"He grew tired of the constant pitying from his coworkers after the accident."

How to use pitying

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling sorry for someone, or showing that you feel sorry for them.

Common mistake

Often used as an adjective ("a pitying look") even though it is technically the -ing form of the verb "pity" used as a noun or gerund here.

Common pairings

a pitying look pitying glances

Word forms

pityings plural

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Rhymes for pitying

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pitying” mean?

The word “pitying” means the act of feeling or showing pity toward someone. In plain terms, feeling sorry for someone, or showing that you feel sorry for them.

How do you use “pitying” in a sentence?

Here is “pitying” used in a sentence: “Her pitying of the stray dogs led her to open a shelter.”

What part of speech is “pitying”?

“Pitying” is a noun.

What is the meaning of pitying?

"pitying" (noun) means the act of feeling or showing pity toward someone.