sympathetic

[sim-puh-thet-ik] / ˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

concerned, feeling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionate bleeding-heart caring compassionate interested loving responsive sensitive supportive thoughtful warm

WEAK

all heart appreciating benign benignant commiserating comprehending condoling considerate having heart in right place kind kindhearted kindly pitying soft softhearted sympathizing tender understanding vicarious warmhearted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool disliking indifferent insensitive mean uncaring unfeeling unsusceptible

WEAK

callous disagreeable merciless unconcerned unfriendly unsociable unsympathetic

ADJECTIVE

agreeable, friendly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amenable appreciative encouraging open-minded receptive responsive

WEAK

approving companionable compatible congenial congruous consistent consonant cool down favorably disposed having a heart in sympathy with like-minded on same wavelength open pro simpatico tuned-in vicarious well-disposed well-intentioned

Antonyms

WEAK

callous cold disagreeable merciless uncaring unconcerned unfeeling unfriendly unsociable unsympathetic

Example Sentences

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A sympathetic German boss saw that he needed better shoes.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he was sympathetic to the crowd’s inertia: “The stillness isn’t apathy,” Skybetter added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Countries considered to be allies of Somaliland, or sympathetic to the region's campaign for recognition, have largely remained quiet.

From BBC

About 30% of Americans consider themselves adherents to its ideas, or are sympathetic to them, according to a different survey by PRRI.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a confusing moment for Patrick and viewers, but his candor and decision to wear his heart on his sleeve made him more sympathetic.

From Los Angeles Times

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