How to "feel bad" for someone in Japanese


I suppose that the English phrase is very general but in Japanese how do you
express that you feel bad for others? (something similar to pity but not
particularly looking down on the person)




同情する is the first thing that comes to mind, but it might have a bit too much
of a pitying nuance.

Perhaps something like 気の毒に思う would be a good fit?

