condolence

American  

[kuhn-doh-luhns] / kənˈdoʊ ləns /

Or condolement

noun

1. Often condolences. expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief.

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condolence British  

/ kənˈdəʊləns, kənˈdəʊlmənt /

noun

1. (often plural) an expression of sympathy with someone in grief, etc

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Etymology

Origin of condolence

First recorded in 1595–1605; condole + -ence

Example Sentences

Rousseau was criticized for not sharing his condolences in French.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rather, it was sparked by Rousseau's condolences to the pilots, which were delivered almost entirely in English.

From BBC

In a statement, Unifil said: "We extend our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of those brave peacekeepers who gave their lives in service of peace."

From BBC

“We would like to share our thoughts and condolences with Kit Kat following their sad news,” an account for Domino’s Pizza in the U.K. posted Monday morning.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unifil said of the two deaths on Monday: "We extend our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of those brave peacekeepers who gave their lives in service of peace."

From BBC

Related Words

• compassion
• consolation
• solace