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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
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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
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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
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callous cold disagreeable merciless uncaring unconcerned unfeeling unfriendly unsociable unsympathetic

Example Sentences

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He and Wai were introduced at a restaurant in London's Chinatown by Chu Ting Tang, a prominent figure in the area is known to be sympathetic to the Chinese government's policies in Hong Kong.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Take a moment before responding, and be sympathetic to the situation they’re facing as a result of your decision.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Kelly has done an even starker about-face on one of her favorite topics these days: trans issues, on which she used to be passably sympathetic.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

With four sympathetic votes, Wilcox said, the board could take dramatic steps to dismantle the institution’s traditional structure, potentially including attempts to remove regional reserve bank presidents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“That’s right, cadet,” said Professor Brown with a sympathetic smile as she leaned down to remove the probes on my arms and legs so I could sit up.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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