💐sympathy

noun
/ˈsɪmpəθi/

Meaning

feelings of pity and compassion for someone else's suffering
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example Sentences

She expressed her sympathy for the grieving family.

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

Example Expressions

deep sympathy

Synonyms

compassion, pity, condolence, understanding, empathy
Entry 1
compassion, pity, condolence, understanding
Entry 2
compassion, pity, understanding, empathy

Antonyms

indifference, apathy, cruelty, antipathy, hostility
Entry 1
indifference, apathy
Entry 2
indifference, cruelty, antipathy, hostility

Collocations

express sympathy, offer sympathy, deep sympathy, sympathy card, show sympathy
Entry 1
express sympathy, offer sympathy, deep sympathy, sympathy card
Entry 2
express sympathy, deep sympathy, sympathy card, show sympathy

More Example Sentences

Thank you for your sympathy.

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