Phrase Hound found 15 phrases and 13 compound words that contain pity. The most common are listed below. Open pity in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 15
- what a pityUsed to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information.
- self-pityA feeling of pity for oneself.
- pity partyAn instance of feeling sorry for oneself or seeking pity from other people.
- take pityTo show compassion (towards).
- pity pieAn imaginary pie said to be consumed by a person who is self-pitying or being pitied.
- more's the pityIt is a pity; it is unfortunate.
- lack-pitymerciless; pitiless
- pity guestA person who is invited to a party or other function not because their presence is desired but because inviting them seems necessary.
- pity guestsplural of pity guest: A person who is invited to a party or other function not because their presence is desired but because inviting them seems necessary.
- pity partiesplural of pity party: An instance of feeling sorry for oneself or seeking pity from other people.
- pity potA notional potty or chamber pot on which a person is said to sit if they are exhibiting self-pity.
- pity potsplural of pity pot: A notional potty or chamber pot on which a person is said to sit if they are exhibiting self-pity.
- pity pottySynonym of pity pot: A notional potty or chamber pot on which a person is said to sit if they are exhibiting self-pity.
- pity pottiesplural of pity potty: A notional potty or chamber pot on which a person is said to sit if they are exhibiting self-pity.
- that's a pitySynonym of too bad: That's a pity.
Compound words 13
- pitilessHaving, or showing, no pity; merciless, ruthless.
- pitisomeCharacterised or marked by pitifulness; piteous
- pitierOne who pities.
- unpityThe lack or absence of pity; pitilessness; ruthlessness.
- pitysomeAlternative form of pitisome: Characterised or marked by pitifulness; piteous
- pitiestsecond-person singular simple present indicative of pity
- pitieththird-person singular simple present indicative of pity: A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
- pitikinsA mild oath.
- yuppityYes.
- clappityAlternative form of clappety: Characterised by clapped or clapping sounds; clappy.