sympathy

• Sentiment de pitié, de compassion ou de tristesse éprouvé face au malheur ou à la souffrance d'autrui, ou encore capacité à comprendre et à partager les sentiments d'une autre personne.

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

indénombrable

1. Feeling of pity or sorrowB1formal

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

   pitié, compassion

   • 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.

   Synonymescommiserationcompassionconcerncondolencefellow feelingpitytendernessunderstanding

   Antonymescallousnesscrueltyhardheartednessindifference

2. B1formal

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

   sympathie

   • 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.

   Synonymescarecommiserationcompassionconcerncondolenceconsolationempathypitysupportunderstanding

3. B2formal

   A state of agreement or harmony between people or groups.

   accord, 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.

   Synonymesaccordaffinityagreementcompatibilityconcordharmonyrapportunity

   Antonymesconflictdisagreementdiscordopposition