What a pity!



What a pity!

 and What a shame!
Fig. an expression of consolation meaning That's too bad. (Can also be used sarcastically.) Bill: I'm sorry to tell you that the cat died today. Mary: What a pity! Mary: The cake is ruined! Sally: What a shame!

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Melanthios-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
ŽOfia-Slovak
JudiJOO-deeEnglish
Adolphus[ə'dɔlfəs]
Kiarra-English (Modern)
VilhjÁLmur-Icelandic