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sympathy

[sim-puh-thee] / ˈsɪm pə θi /
NOUN
shared feeling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affinity understanding unity
STRONG
accord agreement alliance attraction commiseration concord congeniality connection correspondence harmony rapport union
WEAK
close relation fellow feeling mutual attraction mutual fondness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy incompatibility misunderstanding
STRONG
antagonism disagreement discord divorce separation
WEAK
disdain indifference
NOUN
compassion for another
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compassion empathy kindness pity sensitivity understanding warmth
STRONG
cheer comfort commiseration condolence consolation encouragement feelings heart kindliness reassurance responsiveness rue ruth solace tenderness thoughtfulness warmheartedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
annoyance cruelty discouragement harshness hatred meanness
WEAK
callousness disdain indifference mercilessness

Example Sentences

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So, I have massive sympathy for Howe about that, and how much losing top scorer Alexander Isak last summer has affected his team.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Fed Governor Christopher Waller expressed sympathy on Bloomberg TV last week for consumers facing spiking gasoline prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

One must feel sympathy for the curators who plan biennials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

When I started limping, Aneksi exuded a sympathy limp.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“It’s all right to howl,” she said, full of sympathy.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.