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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"
Sympathy is a feeling of pity or sense of compassion — it's when you feel bad for someone else who's going through something hard. The ability to feel sympathy for others is a great part of what make us human, and it's what compels us to reach out and offer help.
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.
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.
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.
4 days ago · noun Word forms: plural -thies. 1. 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.
Definition of sympathy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. 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.
