Find Synonyms

sympathy Synonyms

Another word for sympathy

Choosing another word for sympathy depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

Feelings of pity, sorrow, and compassion for someone else's misfortune or suffering.

Usage Example

"The community expressed deep compassion for the families affected by the flood."

Strongest
compassion
commiseration
pity
Strong
condolence
empathy
solace
Weak
comfort

• noun (Context 2)

Understanding, mutual affinity, or shared inclination between people; support for or agreement with a cause, opinion, or loyalty.

Usage Example

"Her political sympathies lay firmly with the labor reform movement."

Strongest
affinity
Strong
rapport
harmony
accord
support
solidarity
favor
agreement

Opposites of sympathy

The opposite of sympathy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

antipathy
indifference
hostility
apathy
callousness
opposition
hard-heartedness
antagonism
See all opposites of sympathy

• Nearby Words

sympathetically
sympathize
sympathizer
sympathy
symphonic
symphonically
symphony

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sympathy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sympathy
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.