Simple meaning
What does Empathy mean?
Empathy means understanding someone else's feelings.
Dictionary definition
The ability to understand and share how another person feels.
Example sentences
Empathy in a sentence
easy
Empathy helps friends support each other.
medium
She showed empathy when her classmate felt left out.
hard
Leaders with empathy listen before giving advice.
Synonyms
Words like Empathy
understandingUse when you grasp another person's feelings.
compassionUse when empathy leads to caring action.
Antonyms
Opposite words
indifferenceUse when someone does not care about others' feelings.
insensitivityUse when feelings of others are ignored.
Word family
Empathy word family
Base word
empathy
adjective
empathetic
Showing empathy toward others.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is empathy?
Empathy helps you connect with and care for others.
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