NYT Dictionary

PITYING

/pˈɪtiɪŋ/

VerbNounAdjectivePIT-y-ingpit-y-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of pity

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

commiserativepitifulpitying pitycompassionatecharitableclement gentle humanhumane

Antonyms

cruelpitiless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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