commiseration

• Nom désignant un sentiment de pitié et de tristesse éprouvé devant le malheur d'autrui, ou l'expression de cette compassion envers la peine d'une autre personne.

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.

   commisération

   • 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.

   Synonymescompassioncondolencefellow feelingpitysympathy

   Antonymescallousnesshardheartednessindifference

2. Expression of sympathyC1formal

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

   expression de compassion

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

   Synonymescompassioncondolenceconsolationempathypitysympathy

   Antonymescelebrationcongratulationindifference