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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I’m not a politician and I’m not an expert, but I do have empathy for people who are just trying to work hard and make a better life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

His movie expands on films of a similar nature, finding a sweet spot where themes of empathy, forgiveness, brutality and grace can be discussed with the attention they deserve.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

That's good news for fans who fell in love with the yearning empathy of early songs like Black Dog, Eugene and Weightless.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

‘Not even an empathy link. Just ... a temporary wave of exhaustion. Primal emotions. Your pain washes over me. I take on some of your burden.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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