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US/ˈsɪm.pə.θi/
UK/ˈsɪm.pə.θi/
a feeling of being sorry for someone who is sad or in trouble, or support for their ideas
In context
We sent flowers and a card to show our sympathy after her father died.
I have some sympathy for the nurses, who work very long shifts.
The workers' strike won a lot of public sympathy.
Words that go with sympathy
adjective + noun
- deepest sympathyPlease accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
- public sympathyHer story attracted huge public sympathy on social media.
- little sympathyThe judge showed little sympathy for the driver's excuses.
verb + noun
- express sympathyThe president expressed sympathy for the families of the flood victims.
noun + preposition
- sympathy forI have no sympathy for people who drive after drinking.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I sympathy with you.Correct: I sympathize with you.