sympathy
noun
Definitions of sympathy noun
emotion
- B2Uncountable
Understanding and care shown for someone else's suffering.
The president has conveyed a message of sympathy to the bereaved families of the fallen soldiers.
I felt a great deal of sympathy for her when I learned she had lost her job.
I developed a deep sense of sympathy for her after learning about her predicament.
agreement
- C2Uncountable
Agreement with or support for an idea, opinion, or cause.
I must admit that I have more sympathy with his viewpoint.
I express my sympathy for the new policy he proposed.
While I don't completely agree with all his points, I have some sympathy for his objectives.
Phrases of sympathy noun
- sympathies
Feelings of support or sympathy towards a particular group or cause.
• In this labor dispute, my sympathies lie with the workers.
- offer/send your sympathies
To express sorrow or grief to someone who has recently experienced the death of a relative or friend.
• I wanted to offer my sympathies upon hearing about the passing of your mother.
- come out in sympathy with someone
to strike in support of other workers who are already on strike, demonstrating solidarity with their cause.
• Many employees came out in sympathy with their dismissed colleagues, joining the strike.