Definition

Describing someone or something that does not receive sympathy or compassion from others.

Example

The unpitied child stood alone in the playground, watching others play.

Conversation

Did you hear about the movie where the hero is completely unpitied?

Yeah, I read the reviews; it sounds pretty intense.

It's interesting how they portray someone so unpitied and still make us care about them.

Exactly! It must take great writing to achieve that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpitied → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "pitied" (from Old French *pitié*, meaning compassion or sympathy). The word "unpitied" means not receiving compassion or sympathy from others.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') feeling 'compassion' ('pitié') — that's why unpitied means not receiving compassion.

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