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Meaning of empathy
The ability to share and understand another's feelings
Etymology of empathy
The word "empathy" originated from the Greek word "empatheia", which means "affection" or "passion", derived from "en" (in) and "pathos" (feeling)
The term was first used in the late 19th century to describe the ability to imagine oneself in another's position and understand their feelings
Synonyms
compassion
sympathy
kindness
understanding
tolerance
sensitivity
warmth
solicitude
concern
care
benevolence
gentleness
humanity
charity
leniency
clemency
mercy
pity
tenderness
fellow feeling
commiseration
condolences
softness
heart
feeling
affection
love
altruism
selflessness
unselfishness
consideration
thoughtfulness
Definitions
- The ability to share and understand another's feelings, typically with the intention of being supportive or helpful
- * The capacity to imagine oneself in another's position and understand their feelings, desires, and thoughts
Usage Examples
- The nurse showed empathy towards her patients, listening to their concerns and providing comfort
- * The teacher tried to teach her students empathy by having them role-play different scenarios
- * The company's customer service team was trained to show empathy towards frustrated customers
Antonyms
apathy
indifference
callousness
coldness
cruelty
harshness
heartlessness
insensitivity
mercilessness
pitilessness
ruthlessness
unfriendliness
unkindness
unsympathetic
unfeeling
unconcern
disinterest
disdain
dislike
hatred
hostility
malevolence
meanness
nastiness
spite