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pitying
UK
/ˈpɪt.i.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪt.i.ɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈpɪt.i.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪt.i.ɪŋ/
More precise categorization for -ing participial adjective.
She gave him a pitying look when she heard about his troubles.
Elle lui a jeté un regard compatissant quand elle a entendu parler de ses ennuis.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
Her constant pitying of the homeless inspired her to volunteer at the shelter.
Son apitoiement constant sur les sans-abri l’a poussée à faire du bénévolat dans le refuge.
He hated the pitying he saw in their eyes.
Il détestait l’apitoiement qu’il voyait dans leurs yeux.
pitying
Gerund
pitied
Past Simple
pitied
Past Participle
pitying
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɪti/
US
/ˈpɪti/
Transitive and intransitive verb meaning to feel sorrow or compassion for someone or something.
I pity the child who has to walk home in this storm.
Je plains l'enfant qui doit rentrer à pied dans cette tempête.
Definitions
She gave him a pitying look when she heard about his troubles.
Her constant pitying of the homeless inspired her to volunteer at the shelter.
He hated the pitying he saw in their eyes.
I pity the child who has to walk home in this storm.