empathy
empathy
understanding others’ feelings
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empathy with German translation
empathy usage examples
She showed empathy after the disagreement next door by offering to help.
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empathy belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
empathy synonyms
What's the difference between empathy / empathic concern / attunement / emotional resonance / sympathy / compassion
An emotional response of sympathy combined with concern for another's welfare; often used in psychological contexts.
Researchers measured empathic concern to predict helping behaviour.
A subtle aligning or tuning into another's emotional state; common in developmental and therapeutic contexts.
The therapist's attunement helped the child feel secure.
Direct mirroring or sharing of another person's emotional state; closely overlaps with empathy.
There was clear emotional resonance between the singer and the audience.
Feeling pity or sorrow for someone; often implies some emotional distance rather than shared feeling.
I have great sympathy for families who lost their homes.
A feeling of deep sympathy often coupled with a desire to help or alleviate suffering.
Her compassion led her to volunteer at the shelter.
Cognitive comprehension of someone's situation or feelings; may lack emotional sharing.
I have an understanding of why she left the job.
A broader ability encompassing recognition, understanding, and management of emotions; empathy is one component.
Emotional intelligence helps managers handle team conflicts effectively.
The cognitive act of imagining another person's viewpoint; a component of empathy rather than full emotional sharing.
Perspective-taking exercises improved the students' communication.
A mutual feeling of trust and connection between people; can result from empathy but is a relational state.
The interviewer quickly built rapport with the candidate.
A general tendency to notice and respond to emotions; broader and may not imply sharing feelings.
Her sensitivity to body language made meetings easier.
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How to pronounce empathy and what this word means
empathy means empathy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce empathy
/ˈɛmpəθi/
empathy translation
empathy
empathy examples
When the team argued, her empathy helped everyone calm down.
empathy transcription
/ˈɛmpəθi/, /ˈɛmpəθi/
Questions about this word
empathy meaning: what does it mean?
understanding others’ feelings
empathy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
empathy is pronounced as /ˈɛmpəθi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
empathy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
When the team argued, her empathy helped everyone calm down. Translation: Когда в команде возник спор, её эмпатия помогла всем успокоиться.
Is empathy part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, empathy can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is empathy part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, empathy can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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