sympathy

• Sustantivo que designa el sentimiento de pena, compasión o tristeza por la desgracia o el sufrimiento de otra persona, así como la capacidad de comprender y compartir ese dolor.

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

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1. Feeling of pity or sorrowB1formal

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

   Sentimiento de lástima o compasión

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscommiserationcompassionconcerncondolencefellow feelingpitytendernessunderstanding

   Antónimoscallousnesscrueltyhardheartednessindifference

2. B1formal

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

   comprensión y apoyo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscarecommiserationcompassionconcerncondolenceconsolationempathypitysupportunderstanding

3. B2formal

   A state of agreement or harmony between people or groups.

   Acuerdo o armonía

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaccordaffinityagreementcompatibilityconcordharmonyrapportunity

   Antónimosconflictdisagreementdiscordopposition