pitying

American

[pit-ee-ing] / ˈpɪt i ɪŋ /

adjective

full of or expressing pity.

a pitying look.

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Etymology

Origin of pitying

First recorded in 1640–50; pity + -ing ²

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pitying

Josh: In our quest to become better recyclers, Melissa, I found myself pitying the ephemeral life of a pizza box.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024

"I didn't want it to be a 'doom and gloom moment' because I can't deal with people pitying me," she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2023

When someone is pitying, that's the end of the conversation for me.

From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2021

So in addition to the hurt and confusion were all their pitying looks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2021

The woman measured him with a pitying look.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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