Word
empathy
Meanings
the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings
a caring response that shows you understand how someone feels
Definition
Empathy is the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings.
Empathy means noticing what someone else is feeling and understanding it from their point of view. It often includes caring about their experience and responding in a supportive way. Empathy can be shown through listening, kind words, and thoughtful actions.
Examples
- She showed empathy when I told her about my loss.
- Good managers lead with empathy during stressful changes.
- He listened with empathy instead of giving quick advice.
- Empathy helps friends solve problems without arguing.
- Teachers need empathy to support anxious students.