- present participle of pity.
pitying
Example Sentences
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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
However, she was on the receiving end of many curious, pitying, and disdainful looks.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
