More's the pity Meaning in English
expression
mɔɹz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɪti
MORZ thuh PI-tee
mɔːz/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɪti
MAWZ thuh PI-tee
Definition
An expression used to show disappointment or regret about something unfortunate, often after mentioning a negative fact.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; rarely used in everyday conversation. Often follows a statement of something unfortunate. Similar to 'that's a shame,' but somewhat stronger and old-fashioned. Not common in American English.
Spanish: es una lástima - qué penaPortuguese (BR): que pena - infelizmentePortuguese (PT): que pena - infelizmenteChinese (Simplified): 真遗憾Chinese (Traditional): 真可惜Hindi: यह और भी अफ़सोस की बात हैArabic: ياللأسف - يا للأسف أكثرBengali: আর দুঃখের বিষয়Russian: жальJapanese: 残念なことにVietnamese: đáng tiếc thayKorean: 참 아쉽게도Turkish: ne yazık kiUrdu: یہ اور بھی افسوس کی بات ہےIndonesian: sayangnya
Example Sentences
The concert was cancelled, more's the pity.
basic
She won't be able to join us tonight, more's the pity.
basic
The store is closed on Sundays, more's the pity.
basic
Our team fought hard but lost in the finals, more's the pity.
natural
They don't offer vegetarian options at this restaurant, more's the pity.
natural
I was going to invite him to the party, but I lost his number—more's the pity.
natural