empathy

[em-puh-thee] / ˈɛm pə θi /

NOUN

understanding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affinity compassion identification insight pity rapport understanding warmth

STRONG

concord responsiveness soul sympathy

WEAK

being on same wavelength being there for someone good vibrations hitting it off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incompatibility indifference insensitivity mercilessness unfeelingness

STRONG

disagreement disdain disunity hatred

WEAK

apathy discord misunderstanding

Example Sentences

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It was the princess's sense of empathy with other people that had made her want to see her in person.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

But Frenchie is the empathy and compassion of this series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The empathy is gone, and now we’re left with soulless, terrifying Homelander.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

People with strong psychopathic traits often show reduced empathy, little remorse for harmful actions, and, in some cases, a greater likelihood of criminal behavior.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

I also don’t want to tell her that I’m not sure I can learn how to do empathy.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine

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