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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sympathy

/sɪmˈpæθi/ noun · British & US
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What does sympathy mean?

noun

The feeling of sharing or showing pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune. A feeling of understanding and sharing the feelings of another.

Example

"She offered her sympathy to the family after the loss of their loved one."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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