pity
nounfeminine/lɐʃˈtimɐ/medium
las·ti·ma
Definition
A feeling of sorrow, compassion, or sadness caused by the suffering of others or an unfortunate situation.
It's a pity that the event was cancelled due to rain.
I feel pity for those who lost their homes in the fire.
Common collocations
what a pityfeel pitytake pity ona great pity
Etymology
Do latim 'plaga' (ferida), através do espanhol 'llaga' e 'lastimar'.