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.