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pitying

/ˈpɪtɪɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does pitying mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing pity; having or showing a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for someone or something that is suffering, unhappy, or unfortunate.

Example

"She looked at him with pitying eyes, seeing the pain and sadness in his face."

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