commiseration

• Substantiv, das das Gefühl von Mitleid und Trauer über das Unglück anderer oder den Ausdruck dieses Mitgefühls bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others, or an expression of such sympathy with another's grief.

1. Sympathy for misfortuneC1formal

   A feeling of pity and sorrow for someone else's suffering or bad luck.

   Mitgefühl

   • She offered her commiseration after he lost his job.
   • His letter was full of commiseration for their loss.
   • They expressed their commiseration to the grieving family.

   Synonymecompassioncondolencefellow feelingpitysympathy

   Antonymecallousnesshardheartednessindifference

2. Expression of sympathyC1formal

   Words or actions that show you share someone's grief or disappointment.

   Anteilnahme

   • Please accept my commiserations on your defeat.
   • He received many commiserations from his colleagues.
   • Her commiseration was heartfelt and sincere.

   Synonymecompassioncondolenceconsolationempathypitysympathy

   Antonymecelebrationcongratulationindifference