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sympathy

Pronunciation: [ˈsɪmpəθi]

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Learn how to use sympathy in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(noun) a feeling of care or understanding for someone who is suffering or going through a tough time. If you feel sympathy for a friend, you want to help them because you can imagine how sad or hurt they feel.

Example

I felt a lot of sympathy for my friend when her pet passed away.

Example

She showed no sympathy when he explained his problems; she just ignored him.

Example

Do you feel sympathy for people who are going through difficult times?

Context: “shared feelings”

(noun) an understanding or agreement with someone else's feelings or ideas. It's like when you and your friend feel the same way about something, and you can relate to each other's emotions.

Example

Their friendship was built on sympathy, as they both understood each other's struggles.

Example

Without any sympathy, it was hard for them to connect and communicate.

Example

Can you find sympathy with someone who has different opinions than you?

Context: “support”

(noun) a show of kindness or support for someone who is hurting. This could be saying something nice or being there for them when they are feeling down.

Example

She sent a card expressing her sympathy after the family lost their home in a fire.

Example

He felt that his coworkers lacked sympathy during his difficult time at work.

Example

How do you show sympathy to your friends when they are sad?

How to pronounce sympathy

Pronunciation: [ˈsɪmpəθi]

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