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Meaning of sympathy
feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Etymology of sympathy
The word "sympathy" comes from the Greek word "sympatheia", which means "fellow feeling" or "community of feeling"
It is derived from "syn", meaning "together", and "pathos", meaning "feeling" or "suffering"
The word has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a feeling of pity or compassion for someone else's suffering
Synonyms
compassion
empathy
pity
kindness
understanding
concern
solicitude
tenderness
warmth
gentleness
benevolence
charity
leniency
clemency
mercy
commiseration
condolence
consolation
alleviation
mitigation
softness
humanity
heartfulness
fellow feeling
affection
love
friendliness
amiability
geniality
cordiality
amiableness
Definitions
- The feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune
- * The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
- * A feeling of agreement or harmony between people
Usage Examples
- The family received an outpouring of sympathy from the community after the loss of their loved one
- * She felt a deep sympathy for the refugees who had been forced to leave their homes
- * The two friends had a strong sympathy for each other's passions and interests
Antonyms
indifference
apathy
antipathy
dislike
hatred
hostility
animosity
animus
rancor
resentment
bitterness
acrimony
antagonism
opposition
disaffection
disapproval
disfavor
disdain
contempt
scorn
disdainfulness