
Sympathy
Emotional Connection
Use this when you genuinely feel sad about someone else's misfortune and can emotionally relate to them.

I felt deep sympathy seeing the flood victims.
Offer Comfort
Expressing 'sympathy' can show support and offer comfort to someone during tough times.

I sent a sympathy card to the bereaved family.
Not Always Reciprocal
'Sympathy' does not always mean the feeling is shared; one might feel it without a response.

Despite my sympathy for Jane, she remained distant.
Compare with
CompassionConcernCondolenceEmpathyKindPitySupportUnderstand
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