+**Pity** is a profound human emotion, a feeling of [sorrow](/wiki/sorrow) or discomfort aroused by the distress of another. It often carries a sense of compassion, prompting a desire to alleviate [suffering](/wiki/suffering) in the perceived weaker or less fortunate.
+## See also
+- [Empathy](/wiki/empathy)
+- [Sympathy](/wiki/sympathy)
+- [Compassion](/wiki/compassion)