/piˈɛtə/ (pee-ET-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A feeling of sorrow or regret, especially for something that one has done or failed to do

“She felt a pang of piete for not attending her friend’s wedding.”

2. noun

A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for something that has happened or has been done, especially a crime or a past injustice

“The community felt a mix of piete and outrage over the injustices of the past.”