empathetic
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Definition of empathetic
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Synonyms & Antonyms for empathetic
Synonyms
commiserative, compassionate, empathic, humane, sympathetic, understanding
Antonyms
callous, cold-blooded, coldhearted, hard, hard-hearted, heartless, inhuman, inhumane, insensate, obdurate, unfeeling, unsympathetic
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Indeed, one element of Tucker’s artistry — grittiness wrapped around a empathetic heart — was clearly an inspiration to Lambert, who has similar defiant streak and tough-but-tender approach in her music. — Sarah Rodman, EW.com, "Miranda Lambert on her 'hero' Tanya Tucker covering 'The House That Built Me'," 27 Aug. 2019 At its best, the movie, a jury prize winner at this year’s Sundance, offers empathetic understanding of all the lonely adolescents aching to be both heard and understood. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Jawline’ examines the fleeting fame of live streams," 21 Aug. 2019 In 2019, the desire to help prevent future mass shootings is at flood tide, and there are defined and reasonable actions for the empathetic and compassionate to take. — Patty Limerick, The Denver Post, "Limerick: We yearn to help after human tragedies, and there is a way," 16 Aug. 2019 She and fellow concertgoer Kody Robertson came to a downtown Dayton vigil on Sunday night to offer their uniquely empathetic support. — Jennifer Brett, ajc, "‘A club no one wants to be a part of’," 9 Aug. 2019 Ranking the first film Tarantino directed last on any list feels like a crime and probably is one somewhere, Tarantino’s work would only grow more complex, empathetic and engaging along with his career. — Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, "The definitive ranking of Quentin Tarantino films, from worst to best," 30 July 2019 Saints are thought to be patient, generous, empathetic and intercessors. — Sydney Scott, Essence, "Tituss Burgess Is Full Of Love And Optimism On New EP 'Saint Tituss'," 26 July 2019 In Tampa, a tour guide leads Florida Man walking (and drinking) tours, and writer Tyler Gillespie has published an empathetic book of poems about Florida Man, including one inspired by his own DUI. — Author: Logan Hill, Anchorage Daily News, "Is it OK to laugh at Florida Man?," 16 July 2019 Cyrus had many well wishers after posting the tweet, with fans sending her lots of love and empathetic thoughts. — Kim Quindlen, Teen Vogue, "Miley Cyrus Loses Home to California Wildfires," 12 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'empathetic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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