PITY
/ˈpɪti/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of PITY
A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
"I can't feel any pity towards the gang, who got injured while attempting to break into a flat."
Something regrettable.
"It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight."
Piety.
To feel pity for (someone or something).
"You have got to pity the guy - he lost his wife, mother and job in the same month."
To make (someone) feel pity; to provoke the sympathy or compassion of.
Short form of what a pity.
Examples of PITY in a Sentence
- "I can't feel any pity towards the gang, who got injured while attempting to break into a flat."
- "It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight."
- "You have got to pity the guy - he lost his wife, mother and job in the same month."
Word Details
Is PITY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PITY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PITY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | t | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PITY
6 words from the letters in PITY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PITY in Word Games
PITY is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PITY is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PITY to find 6 additional valid words.