Sympathy
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune, or understanding between people based on common feelings or interests. Differs from empathy in being less deeply felt.
“The community expressed sympathy for the family who lost their home in the fire.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsɪmpəθi/
Syllables
sym·pa·thy
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Wordle
Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains the Y twice and -THY ending
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Scrabble
Worth 18 points; the Y twice and H provide excellent scoring potential
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