pitying noun2 •The act of one who pities.Oh! the unspeakable privilege to have Him for our Father, who is the Father of mercies and compassions, and those not barren, fruitless pityings, for He is withal the God of all consolations. — 1849 •(rare) A flock of doves.Settle in their cleanness/a pitying of doves who know hawkfear — 1975 formspityings