noun
pitying
noun
1
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 notesIn 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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Her _____ of the stray dogs led her to open a shelter.