sympathy (Meaning)
sympathy (n)
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other
sympathy (n.)
The reciprocal influence exercised by organs or parts on one another, as shown in the effects of a diseased condition of one part on another part or organ, as in the vomiting produced by a tumor of the brain.
The influence of a certain psychological state in one person in producing a like state in another.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sympathy
Synonyms:
- humanity
- magnanimity
- affinity
- warmheartedness
- goodwill
- benevolence
- mercy
- altruism
- sensitivity
- largess
- condolence
- kindliness
- humaneness
- rapport
- generosity
- understanding
- humanitarianism
- benignity
- ruth
- kindheartedness
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
sympathy Sentence Examples
- The doctor extended his sympathy to the grieving family after the tragic loss of their loved one.
- Despite their differences, she couldn't help but feel sympathy for her rival's misfortune.
- The loss of his job evoked a wave of sympathy from his friends and colleagues.
- The counselor listened with empathy, offering words of sympathy and understanding.
- The news of the natural disaster sparked widespread sympathy and calls for aid.
- She tried to convey her sympathy through gentle gestures and a warm smile.
- The lack of sympathy from her peers left her feeling isolated and alone.
- Their sympathy for the homeless motivated them to volunteer their time at a local shelter.
- The sympathy card expressed their heartfelt condolences for the passing of her beloved pet.
- The judge showed sympathy for the defendant's difficult circumstances, considering mitigating factors in his sentencing.
FAQs About the word sympathy
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion, sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish), a relation of a
compassion, empathy, pity, commiseration,feeling, regret, kindness, humanity, magnanimity, affinity
callousness, insensitivity, indifference, callousness, insensitivity, hatred, cruelty, cruelty, heartlessness, heartlessness
The doctor extended his sympathy to the grieving family after the tragic loss of their loved one.
Despite their differences, she couldn't help but feel sympathy for her rival's misfortune.
The loss of his job evoked a wave of sympathy from his friends and colleagues.
The counselor listened with empathy, offering words of sympathy and understanding.
