Synonyms for
Sympathies
Definition
Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- express my sympathies
- offer my sympathies
- deepest sympathies
- heartfelt sympathies
- extend my sympathies
- my sincere sympathies
- sympathies to the family
Word family
Usage note
Often used in the plural form 'sympathies' when expressing condolences. 'Sympathy' (singular) can refer to the general feeling of compassion.
Example sentences
- He sent his sympathies to the families of the victims.
- She expressed her sympathies to her friend who failed the test.
- The community showed their sympathies by donating money to the charity.
- I felt sympathies for the homeless man on the street.
- The teacher showed her sympathies to the student who lost his mother.
Quotes
The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, your attention, your love, and your sympathies.
Sympathies that are long drawn out weaken and finally exhaust the emotions.
Sympathies shouldn't be too sudden; they should have been preceded by slow and careful study.