Plural of pity
regular plural
The plural of pity is pities.
Forms of pity
| Singular | pity /ˈpɪt.i/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | pities /ˈpɪtiz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Pities in a sentence
- It is a thousand pities that no more detailed records than those of the guard's journals are available, but enough is known to establish them firmly among the finest feats ever achieved by "A3" Pacifics.1941 September, O. S. Nock, “The Locomotives of Sir Nigel Gresley: Part V”, in Railway Magazine, page 395
- Jesus pities his unfaithful follower who has done so much to unredeem, to uncreate himself — descended so far towards the second death.1989, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Albert J. Von Frank, Ronald A. Bosco, The Complete Sermons of Ralph Waldo Emerson - Volume 3, →ISBN, page 153. From the entry unredeem
- One does n't want a lover one pities, and one does n't want - of all things in the world - a husband who's a picturesque curiosity."1907, Henry James, Roderick Hudson, page 408. From the entry amoureux
Meaning of pity
- noun A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
- noun Feeling of contempt one has for someone who is hopelessly inferior.
- noun Something regrettable.
Questions about the plural of pity
- What is the plural of pity?
- The plural of pity is pities.
- Is pity countable?
- Pity is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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