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Definitions

sympathetic

[sim-puh-thet-ik] / ˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
concerned, feeling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affectionate bleeding-heart caring compassionate interested loving responsive sensitive supportive thoughtful warm
WEAK
all heart appreciating benign benignant commiserating comprehending condoling considerate having heart in right place kind kindhearted kindly pitying soft softhearted sympathizing tender understanding vicarious warmhearted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cold cool disliking indifferent insensitive mean uncaring unfeeling unsusceptible
WEAK
callous disagreeable merciless unconcerned unfriendly unsociable unsympathetic
ADJECTIVE
agreeable, friendly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amenable appreciative encouraging open-minded receptive responsive
WEAK
approving companionable compatible congenial congruous consistent consonant cool down favorably disposed having a heart in sympathy with like-minded on same wavelength open pro simpatico tuned-in vicarious well-disposed well-intentioned
Antonyms
WEAK
callous cold disagreeable merciless uncaring unconcerned unfeeling unfriendly unsociable unsympathetic

Example Sentences

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"These are likely the actions of individuals who are sympathetic to the regime," George said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Sotomayor, who is clearly sympathetic to Reed’s argument, asserts that it has never been given fair consideration.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

"But I am sympathetic to fans' concerns and we do want people to think about affordability."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Manguillier raced to passenger drop-off and delivered the ring to Leonard, who had secured a jump-the-line indulgence from sympathetic airport security agents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Ella flashed her a sympathetic smile before leaving with Jason.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton