LingakuFrequency rank: 891.
- regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- regrettable
- unfortunate
- disappointing
- vexing
This meaning conveys a sense of sadness or disappointment about an unfavorable situation or outcome.
This meaning is often used when something has happened that causes trouble or hardship, implying that it could have been avoided.
This meaning describes a situation where expectations are not met, leading to dissatisfaction.
This meaning refers to something that causes annoyance or frustration, often in a troubling manner.
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Example sentences
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It's a pity that you can't buy miracles like you would buy potatoes.
Unfortunately, the results yesterday were as you see.
Ah, unfortunately there is a small matter I need to attend to so I'll take my leave now.
She's pure bred blue-blood you see. Unfortunately that's no sort of put-on but her natural self.
I regret that I will be unable to meet you on February 27 owing to an unexpected matter.
It is a pity that some people starve to death even in the midst of plenty.
It is a pity that she should be in such poor health.
I'm afraid we can't rule out the possibility that she may have the disease.