sympathy
noun
the act or state of feeling sorrow or compassion for another.
sympathies
-
pluralof sympathy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The taoiseach expressed his sympathies with Burnham following the recent death of his father.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
And even the go-for-broke performance of Mr. Ribisi, with its barely contained insanity, requires something to massage our sympathies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"We are continuing to support their families during this incredibly difficult time, and our thoughts and sympathies are with all those who loved and knew them," the spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
“Our deepest sympathies are with the guests, crew, their families and loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic accident,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
It’s 1941, and it doesn’t take her long to discover Hans’s Nazi sympathies, and since Cady is deeply concerned with the plight of the Jews and of her friend Marianne, they begin drifting apart.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
