pity · n
a pity
A2 If something is described as a pity, it is disappointing or not satisfactory.
Dictionary examples:
What a pity! I forgot to wear pants today. (0.0)
What a pity! My phone swam in the toilet. (0.0)
It's a pity my pet rock can't dance. (0.0)
It's a pity (that) she can't come to the movies with us. (24.2)
What a pity you were sick and missed the school trip! (28.7)
pity
B2 a feeling of sympathy and understanding for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation
Dictionary examples:
The girl stood watching the old lion in the cage with pity. (30.3)
We took pity on a couple of people waiting in the rain for a bus and gave them a lift. (37.8)