sympathy

• Substantiv, das das Mitgefühl mit dem Leid oder Unglück anderer bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit Mitleid, Trauer oder Verständnis; auch die Fähigkeit, die Gefühle anderer nachzuvollziehen, oder die Anteilnahme an einer Notlage.

A noun referring to the feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow for someone else's misfortune or suffering.

unzählbar

1. Feeling of pity or sorrowB1formal

   The feeling of being sorry for someone who is in a difficult or sad situation.

   Mitgefühl

   • She expressed her sympathy for the family's loss.
   • I have great sympathy for those affected by the earthquake.
   • He offered his sympathy to the grieving widow.

   Synonymecommiserationcompassionconcerncondolencefellow feelingpitytendernessunderstanding

   Antonymecallousnesscrueltyhardheartednessindifference

2. B1formal

   The act of showing understanding and support for someone's feelings or opinions.

   Verständnis und Anteilnahme

   • The politician gained sympathy from the public after his speech.
   • She showed sympathy for her friend's difficult decision.
   • There is a lot of sympathy for the striking workers.

   Synonymecarecommiserationcompassionconcerncondolenceconsolationempathypitysupportunderstanding

3. B2formal

   A state of agreement or harmony between people or groups.

   Übereinstimmung oder Harmonie

   • There is a sympathy of views between the two leaders.
   • The team worked in sympathy with each other to achieve the goal.
   • Their sympathy of purpose made the project successful.

   Synonymeaccordaffinityagreementcompatibilityconcordharmonyrapportunity

   Antonymeconflictdisagreementdiscordopposition