Pity
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A feeling of compassion and sadness aroused by the suffering or misfortune of another.
“She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the cold rain.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɪti/
Syllables
pit·y
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Ends in -ity like city and gritty. Y as the final letter is a useful Wordle signal.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points (P=3, I=1, T=1, Y=4). Y adds solid value. Hooks to pities and pitying.
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