Sympathy

the compassion and sympathy that is shown to others

Her endless acts of charity and compassion truly exemplify the milk of human kindness.

used to emphasize that a person is just a normal human being with similar feelings or weaknesses as others

In times of crisis, the community came together, showing that they were not just neighbors but also flesh and blood, ready to support each other.

sympathy, help, or encouragement that is barely enough to improve a person's situation or make them feel any better

After failing the exam, the teacher's reassurance that "at least you tried your best" felt like cold comfort to the disappointed student.

in a way that is absolutely cruel and shows no sympathy or mercy of any kind

The murderer committed the crime in cold blood, showing no remorse for his actions.

to soothe someone who is injured, usually a child, by kissing the injured spot

After she fell and scraped her knee, her mother gently kissed it better to soothe her tears.

to finally talk about what has long been bothering or concerning one

After weeks of keeping it to herself, she finally decided to get her feelings about the situation off her chest by talking to her best friend.

used to ask a person to stop their unkind or indifferent behavior and offer some help or show some sympathy instead

She pleaded with her landlord to have a heart and postpone the rent increase due to her financial difficulties.

to make someone feel strong emotions such as enthusiasm or sympathy

The heartfelt speech by the cancer survivor struck a chord with everyone in the audience.

a personality marked by emotional coldness and lack of sympathy

Despite the heartbreaking situation, his heart of stone never allowed him to shed a tear.

said to show sympathy for a person's difficult or unlucky situation

Woe is Mary, for she lost her job and her car broke down in the same week.