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Pity

/pˈɪti/
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(noun) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.

It's a pity when somebody dies.
It's a pity that you can't buy miracles like you would buy potatoes.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She felt deep ____ for the homeless man sitting in the rain with no shelter or food.

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