Pathos

1. noun

   a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

   “the blind are too often objects of pity”

   Similar: commiseration, pity, ruth

2. noun

   a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

   “the film captured all the pathos of their situation”

   Similar: poignancy

3. noun

   a style that has the power to evoke feelings