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Starvinghysterical Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Empathetic vs. Sympathetic
Can someone here explain the difference between these two?
I have consulted several dictionaries, but none that directly compare the two.
Also the purpose for my question: Which of them is a more direct opposite of the word "blunt," although I know neither is exactly that?
But which is more? Thanks!
I have consulted several dictionaries, but none that directly compare the two.
Also the purpose for my question: Which of them is a more direct opposite of the word "blunt," although I know neither is exactly that?
But which is more? Thanks!
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Starvinghysterical I have consulted several dictionaries, but none that directly compare the two. id=P5368800 or here:
- Starvinghysterical I have consulted several dictionaries, but none that directly compare the two.
- id=P5368800 or here:
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StarvinghystericalI have consulted several dictionaries, but none that directly compare the two.Try this dictionary: https://www.ahdictionary.com/word/search.html?id=P5368800
or here:
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A dictionary will give you full details, but here are a couple of broad comments.
empathetic You can feel completely the way the other person is feeling. It's almost like you can become the other person.
sympathetic You care about and are sorry about someone's problems.
empathetic You can feel completely the way the other person is feeling. It's almost like you can become the other person.
sympathetic You care about and are sorry about someone's problems.
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