sympathy
/ˈsɪmpəθi/noun
A feeling of care and sadness for someone who is suffering or in trouble.
Example sentences
- “We sent a card expressing our sympathy after her father passed away.”
- “The coach showed little sympathy for players who skipped practice.”
Often contrasted with empathy: sympathy is feeling for someone, empathy is feeling with them. 'Deepest sympathy' is the set phrase for condolences.