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misfortune vs pity

pity vs misfortune

misfortune and pity both are nouns.

misfortune is not a verb while pity is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misfortune Yes No No No
pity Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pity is a hyponym of misfortune; that is, pity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than misfortune:
  • misfortune: unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
  • pity: an unfortunate development
Other hyponyms of misfortune include shame, misadventure, mischance, mishap, calamity, cataclysm, catastrophe, disaster, tragedy, adversity, hardship, knock.
misfortune (noun) pity (noun)
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes an unfortunate development
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
misfortune (verb) pity (verb)
share the suffering of
Difference between misfortune and pity

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