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Such a pity. vs Such a pity!

Both "such a pity." and "such a pity!" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first one with a period is a statement expressing disappointment, while the second one with an exclamation mark conveys a stronger sense of emotion or emphasis.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 789 views

Such a pity.

This is a correct statement expressing disappointment.

This phrase is used to express disappointment or regret in a calm manner.

Examples:

It's such a pity that she couldn't make it to the party.
Such a pity that the concert was canceled.
Missing the train was such a pity.

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The baby hasn't even started living and it's already out of's such a pity to watch it.
They're not motivated by human emotion such as rage and pity.
However, the Commissioner's intervention today did not convince me that the Commission will proceed at such a rapid pace in this direction and that is a pity.
Such a pity we only found the one.
Such a pity so many of our great factories were destroyed.
Such a pity you spoke when you shouldn't.
Such a pity they fight the colonists.
It is such a pity he isn't under Dr Clarkson.
A pity your glycerine left such a convenient trace.
A pity their organ is such a curious instrument.
It's a pity that after such a record...
It would be a pity if the Council fails to fulfil such a fundamental request.
She's - I feel such pity for her.
It's such a pity Mary had to miss it for a boring sketching trip.
Such a pity that Mrs Bligh couldn'.
A pity then, its owner should be such a proud and disagreeable man.
It's such a pity that more architects aren't trying to do what you're doing.
I looked around... and just felt such a pity for everyone... all that fear.
It's such a pity if I'm the only one who knows.
It's a pity to beat such a young man...

Alternatives:

What a shame.
How unfortunate.
It's a shame.
What a pity.
That's too bad.

Such a pity!

This is a correct expression with an exclamation mark, conveying a stronger sense of emotion or emphasis.

This phrase is used to express strong disappointment or regret with emphasis.

Examples:

Such a pity! I was really looking forward to that event.
Oh, such a pity! We missed the deadline.
Such a pity! The opportunity slipped away.

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Such a pity we only found the one.
Such a pity so many of our great factories were destroyed.
Such a pity you spoke when you shouldn't.
Such a pity they fight the colonists.
It is such a pity he isn't under Dr Clarkson.
A pity your glycerine left such a convenient trace.
A pity their organ is such a curious instrument.
It's a pity that after such a record...
It would be a pity if the Council fails to fulfil such a fundamental request.
It's such a pity Mary had to miss it for a boring sketching trip.
Such a pity that Mrs Bligh couldn'.
A pity then, its owner should be such a proud and disagreeable man.
It's such a pity that more architects aren't trying to do what you're doing.
I looked around... and just felt such a pity for everyone... all that fear.
It's such a pity if I'm the only one who knows.
The baby hasn't even started living and it's already out of's such a pity to watch it.
It's a pity to beat such a young man...
It's such a pity it must be you.
It is really a pity that such a small proportion of the population between the ages of 55 and 65 are in work.
Such a pity, when you think what true love can be.

Alternatives:

What a shame!
How unfortunate!
It's a shame!
What a pity!
That's too bad!

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