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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

“Emily is an empath, so she feels what I’m suggesting even before I can finish the thought,” Spielberg says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

For Garcia, a natural empath, filmmaking is another form of caregiving.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 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

When Chris, the passive empath, sticks up for the fragile girl, Rebekah snipes, “She can’t take us all down with her!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025

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)