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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There’s not a textbook for empathy the way there is for Python or for bookkeeping.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

At Massapequa's St Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, which has a high percentage of cop and first responder parishioners, Rev Gerard Gentleman noted how the community moved quickly from shock to generosity and empathy.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

He summons a gentler touch to pay tribute to the vastness of Shakespeare’s empathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

We should extend empathy to them and support efforts for more resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

For the first time, Thomas felt a little empathy for Gaily—he did have a point about how Newt was treating him.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

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