sympathy
/ˈsɪmpəθi/
sym · pa · thy
ˈsɪm · pə · θi
English Definition
n. feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else''s misfortune
Significado en Español
simpatía
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thông cảm, sự đồng cảm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “sympathy”:
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A
indifference
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B
apathy
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C
compassion
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D
coldness
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C — compassion.
“sympathy” means n. feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else''s misfortune
Common questions about “sympathy”
What does “sympathy” mean?
sympathy — n. feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else''s misfortune. In Chinese: 同情.
How do you pronounce “sympathy”?
sympathy is pronounced /ˈsɪmpəθi/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sym · pa · thy.
Is “sympathy” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sympathy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
