empath

American  

[em-path] / ˈɛmˌpæθ /

noun

1. a person who has a particular tendency or ability to enter into or psychologically identify with the emotions, thoughts, or attitudes of others.

   If you feel you need to avoid negative news stories to protect your emotions, you might be an empath.

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Etymology

Origin of empath

First recorded in 1955–60; back formation from empathy ( def. )

Example Sentences

This bohemian is as shallow as they come, fretting that the stress is giving her alopecia and suggesting her professional empath for guidance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

Jane, not her real name, believes Goodwin was quick to identify an empath who would do everything to help him if they believed his mental health was in crisis.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

She’s such an empath and very intuitive too.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

"When I came across the idea of being an empath, it resonated with my entire identity."

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024

Then, like an empath, her visage changed as had the compassionate face of GabrieleOs grandmother, and as had the mood ring that Gabriele wore as a teenager.

From Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America by Sills, Steven (Steven David Justin)