without sympathy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“But that doesn’t come without sympathy and understanding that we don’t live in a perfect world, and this isn’t an exact science.”
From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2023
“If we considered leniency for those who committed such crimes it would have been cruel and without sympathy for the victims,” he said.
From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2022
I was not without sympathy for James – he gets threatened a lot, and he certainly seemed to prefer a civilised exchange to an ugly confrontation.
From The Guardian • May 3, 2013
He was not without sympathy for the guards, overworked and outnumbered, some barely older than he was.
From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2010
She looks at me without sympathy and adds, “She’s not acting.”
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
