💞empathetic

adjective
/ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/

Meaning

showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of others
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example Sentences

She is very empathetic towards people in distress.

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

Synonyms

compassionate, understanding, sympathetic, sensitive, considerate
Entry 1
compassionate, understanding, sympathetic, sensitive
Entry 2
compassionate, understanding, considerate

Antonyms

indifferent, insensitive, apathetic, uncaring
Entry 1
indifferent, insensitive
Entry 2
apathetic, indifferent, uncaring

Collocations

empathetic approach, empathetic listener, empathetic response

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