Meaning & use

sympathy

noun·Everyday

A feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune or suffering.

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Friends offered their sympathy after hearing about the terrible accident.

She expressed sympathy for the family's loss with a handwritten card.

A note on using this word

Sympathy means sharing feelings of concern for someone, while empathy means actually understanding or sharing their emotional experience.

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