empathy

nounB1 · Intermediate

Being able to understand how others feel.

Meaning of «empathy»

noun

being able to understand how others feel

Good doctors show empathy for their patients every day.

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The difference between similar words

feeling for someone who is sad or in trouble

sympathyfeeling sorry for someone's troubleI have great sympathy for the victims.

compassiondeep sympathy with a wish to helpThe nurse treated everyone with compassion.

empathyunderstanding how another person feelsA good teacher shows empathy.

pityfeeling sorry for someone, sometimes from aboveI felt pity for the lost dog.

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being able to understand how others feel

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