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- DictionarySym·pa·thy/ˈsimpəTHē/
noun
- 1. feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune: "they had great sympathy for the flood victims"
- 2. understanding between people; common feeling: "the special sympathy between the two boys was obvious to all"
Definitions of sympathy. noun. sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish) synonyms: fellow feeling. see more. noun. a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other. “the two of them were in close sympathy ” see more. noun.
1 [uncountable, countable, usually plural] the feeling of being sorry for someone; showing that you understand and care about someone's problems to express/feel sympathy for someone I have no sympathy for Jen; it's all her own fault. I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war.
[uncountable, countable, usually plural] the act of showing support for or approval of an idea, a cause, an organization, etc. in sympathy with somebody/something The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
the feeling that you understand and care about someone's problems: I have no sympathy for people who say they can't find work but are really just too lazy to look. It's not money she wants, it's just a little sympathy. Fewer examples. Laura was composing a letter of sympathy. He murmured a few words of sympathy.
noun,plural sym·pa·thies. the act or state of feeling sorrow or compassion for another: I can do no more than express my deep sympathy for you in your loss. agreement in feelings or emotions between people or on the part of one person toward another, especially as based on similar tastes, shared understanding, etc.:
3 days ago · the sharing of another's emotions, esp of sorrow or anguish; pity; compassion. 2. an affinity or harmony, usually of feelings or interests, between persons or things. to be in sympathy with someone. 3. mutual affection or understanding arising from such a relationship; congeniality. 4.
4 days ago · Definition of 'sympathy' Word Frequency. sympathy. (sɪmpəθi ) Word forms: sympathies plural. 1. uncountable noun [also N in pl] If you have sympathy for someone who is in a bad situation, you are sorry for them, and show this in the way you behave toward them. We expressed our sympathy for her loss.
