sympathy (/ˈsɪm.pə.θi/)
noun · Intermediate · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /ˈsɪm.pə.θi/
Meaning
Meaning: shared feeling of sorrow
The feeling of understanding and sharing another person’s sadness or trouble.
Examples
🗣 She offered her sincere sympathy to the grieving family at the quiet funeral service.
Etymology
From Greek ‘sympatheia’, from ‘syn’ (together) and ‘pathos’ (feeling).
How & Where It’s Used
Expresses compassion for others’ suffering, often in condolences.
Tags: emotion, compassion