Sympathy: meaning, definitions and examples

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sympathy

 

[ ˈsɪmpəθi ]

Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Synonyms

compassion, empathy, understanding

Examples of usage

  • She felt deep sympathy for the victims of the natural disaster.
  • He showed great sympathy towards his friend who was going through a tough time.
Context #2 | Noun

support

Understanding between people; common feeling.

Synonyms

bond, connection, rapport

Examples of usage

  • The team members had a strong sympathy for each other, which helped them work well together.
  • There was a great deal of sympathy between the two leaders, which facilitated diplomatic negotiations.
Context #3 | Noun

relationship

A relationship or affinity between things in which whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other.

Synonyms

connection, correspondence, harmony

Examples of usage

  • There is a certain sympathy between music and emotions.
  • The sympathy between the two characters in the novel was evident in their actions.
Context #4 | Noun

physiology

The fact or power of sharing the feelings or emotions of another person.

Synonyms

compassion, empathy, understanding

Examples of usage

  • The doctor showed great sympathy towards her patients, understanding their pain and suffering.
  • Empathy is a form of sympathy where one can truly understand and share the feelings of another.

Translations

Translations of the word "sympathy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simpatia

🇮🇳 सहानुभूति

🇩🇪 Sympathie

🇮🇩 simpati

🇺🇦 симпатія

🇵🇱 sympatia

🇯🇵 同情 (どうじょう)

🇫🇷 sympathie

🇪🇸 simpatía

🇹🇷 sempati

🇰🇷 동정 (dongjeong)

🇸🇦 تعاطف

🇨🇿 sympatie

🇸🇰 sympatia

🇨🇳 同情 (tóngqíng)

🇸🇮 sočutje

🇮🇸 samúð

🇰🇿 жанашырлық

🇬🇪 თანაგრძნობა

🇦🇿 rəğbət

🇲🇽 simpatía

Word origin

The word 'sympathy' originated from the Greek word 'sympatheia', which means 'fellow-feeling'. It entered the English language in the 16th century. The concept of sympathy has been explored in philosophy, literature, and psychology, highlighting the importance of understanding and sharing emotions with others. Throughout history, sympathy has been considered a fundamental aspect of human connection and compassion.