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Meaning of sympathetic
Having or showing a feeling of sympathy or understanding for someone or something
Etymology of sympathetic
The word "sympathetic" comes from the Greek words "sympathēs" meaning "having a fellow feeling" and the suffix "-ic" which forms an adjective, the term originated in the 17th century, initially used in the context of physiology to describe the sympathetic nervous system, and later expanded to include the emotional and social connotations
Synonyms
compassionate
empathetic
kind
understanding
gentle
considerate
tolerant
humane
benevolent
merciful
charitable
generous
warm
caring
supportive
encouraging
soothing
comforting
consoling
reassuring
solicitous
tender
affectionate
loving
friendly
amicable
congenial
cordial
warmhearted
feeling
responsive
sensitive
perceptive
aware
thoughtful
attentive
obliging
accommodating
cooperative
helpful
benign
gracious
lenient
mild
moderate
patient
placid
calm
peaceful
tranquil
composed
collected
serene
unruffled
imperturbable
Definitions
- Having or showing a feeling of sympathy or understanding for someone or something
- * Relating to or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for involuntary actions of the body, such as increasing the heart rate and blood pressure
Usage Examples
- The nurse was very sympathetic to the patient's concerns and listened attentively to their problems
- * The community was sympathetic to the family who had lost their home in the fire
- * The doctor explained the diagnosis in a sympathetic tone, trying to reassure the anxious patient
Antonyms
unsympathetic
uncaring
unfeeling
indifferent
callous
cruel
harsh
heartless
ruthless
merciless
unforgiving
unkind
inconsiderate
intolerant
insensitive
unresponsive
apathetic
cold
distant
aloof
detached
unconcerned
unemotional
impassive
stoic
hardened
obdurate
unyielding
stubborn
obstinate