💙sympathetic

adjective
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

Meaning

showing understanding or compassion for someone’s feelings or situation
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example Sentences

She was very sympathetic when he lost his job.

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

Example Expressions

sympathetic ear

Synonyms

compassionate, caring, kind, supportive, understanding, empathetic
Entry 1
compassionate, caring, kind, supportive, understanding
Entry 2
compassionate, understanding, caring, empathetic

Antonyms

indifferent, unfeeling, unsympathetic, cold, heartless
Entry 1
indifferent, unfeeling, unsympathetic
Entry 2
unsympathetic, indifferent, cold, heartless

Collocations

sympathetic attitude, sympathetic ear, sympathetic response, sympathetic character, sympathetic listener
Entry 1
sympathetic attitude, sympathetic ear, sympathetic response, sympathetic character
Entry 2
sympathetic ear, sympathetic listener, sympathetic response

Related Vocabularies

having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change
not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
Following in order or as a result.

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