Synonyms for
Sympathetic
Definition
feeling or showing concern or compassion for others
Synonyms & similar words
kindly
openhearted
appealing
harmonic
goodhearted
likeable
largehearted
charitable
likable
unsympathetic
benevolent
compassionate
caring
kind
understanding
empathetic
sensitive
tender
warm
soothing
supportive
encouraging
affectionate
loving
considerate
thoughtful
gentle
soft-hearted
pitying
merciful
forgiving
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- sympathetic ear
- sympathetic response
- sympathetic to
- sympathetic understanding
- sympathetic vibration
- sympathetic nervous system
- sympathetic look
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Usage note
Often used to describe someone who shows concern or pity for another's misfortune. Can also refer to agreement or shared feelings.
Example sentences
- The nurse was very sympathetic to the sick child.
- He was sympathetic to his friend's problems.
- She gave a sympathetic smile to show her support.
- The teacher was very sympathetic to the student who was struggling.
- The doctor was very sympathetic to the patient's pain.
Quotes
'To be kind, compassionate, and sympathetic to our fellow human beings is not only a noble virtue, but the foundation of a civilized society.' - Dalai Lama
'I'm very sympathetic to people who are struggling, but I think it breeds welfare.' - Rand Paul
'I'm just sympathetic to the human condition.' - Robert Downey Jr.
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