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condolence Synonyms
Another word for condolence
Choosing another word for condolence depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An expression of sympathy and sorrow offered to someone who is experiencing grief, especially following the death of a relative or close friend (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"Friends and colleagues sent letters of sympathy to the family after hearing the sad news."
Strongest
sympathy
commiseration
Strong
solace
consolation
comfort
• noun (Context 2)
A feeling of compassionate sorrow or shared grief for another person's misfortune or loss.
Usage Example
"She spoke with genuine compassion as she comforted her grieving neighbor."
Strongest
compassion
sympathy
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empathy
fellow feeling
pity
Opposites of condolence
The opposite of condolence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
indifference
callousness
heartlessness
apathy
congratulation
felicitation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Condolence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/condolence