sympathy

[sim-puh-thee] / ˈsɪm pə θi /

NOUN

shared feeling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affinity understanding unity

STRONG

accord agreement alliance attraction commiseration concord congeniality connection correspondence harmony rapport union

WEAK

close relation fellow feeling mutual attraction mutual fondness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy incompatibility misunderstanding

STRONG

antagonism disagreement discord divorce separation

WEAK

disdain indifference

NOUN

compassion for another

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compassion empathy kindness pity sensitivity understanding warmth

STRONG

cheer comfort commiseration condolence consolation encouragement feelings heart kindliness reassurance responsiveness rue ruth solace tenderness thoughtfulness warmheartedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance cruelty discouragement harshness hatred meanness

WEAK

callousness disdain indifference mercilessness

Example Sentences

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Our sympathies remain with everyone affected by this incident.

From BBC

Inge has deep sympathy for his characters—especially the women, who are stuck in roles they did not choose.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Deepest sympathies to his Dad, Paul and the rest of his family and friends," he posted on X.

From BBC

Kimmins offered her sympathies to those who died and were injured.

From BBC

She said she had expected sympathy from the police.

From BBC