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empathy Antonyms

Opposite of empathy

Pinning down the opposite of empathy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The ability to understand, share, and vicariously experience the feelings, thoughts, and perspectives of another person.

Usage Example

"Having gone through a similar loss herself, she was able to offer genuine apathy to her grieving friend."

Strongest
apathy
indifference
Strong
callousness
insensitivity
coldness
detachment

Similar words to empathy

Words similar to empathy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

fellow feeling
understanding
compassion
sensitivity
rapport
sympathy
See all synonyms of empathy

• Nearby Words

empathic
empathically
empathizer
empathy
emperor
emphasis
emphasize

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Empathy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/empathy
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