noun (n)

• a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others(noun.feeling)

  Synonym:
  pathos, pity, ruth
  

  source: wordnet30
• an expression of sympathy with another's grief(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  condolence
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion.(noun)

  source: webster1913