empathetic

Example Sentences

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But “Ankhmerwer”—gorgeously inscribed and illustrated and sprinkled with glimmering gold shrines, crowns, birds, gods and sun disks—rewards close looking and empathetic eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Moreover, he said, it’s easy for those watching from the sidelines to take potshots and offer unsolicited — and not particularly empathetic — advice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

I’d also encourage you to think about what else you can offer besides an empathetic ear.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Carmen tentatively put her regret into words on a general parenting forum a few years ago and says while some people were empathetic, others reacted as if she was "a monster".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

She just walks off with Jessie, who gives me an empathetic look.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King