Feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others (4)

I believe the answer is:

pity

(Other definitions for pity that I've seen before include "Sympathy for the suffering of another" , "unfortunate situation" , "Feeling of sorrow for another's pain" , "Feel compassion for" , "Sympathise with" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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