sympathetic
intermediateB1/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ · sym-pa-thet-ic
showing kindness and understanding towards someone in distress.
Meanings
showing kindness and understanding towards someone in distress.
کسی مصیبت زدہ کے لیے مہربانی اور سمجھ بوجھ کا مظاہرہ کرنا۔
ہمدرد
hamdard
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- sympathetic listener
- sympathetic attitude
- sympathetic response
Example Sentences
She gave me a sympathetic smile when she saw I was upset.
جب اس نے دیکھا کہ میں اداس ہوں تو اس نے مجھے ہمدردانہ مسکراہٹ دی۔
Jab us ne dekha ke main udas hun to us ne mujhe hamdardana muskurahat di.
The doctor was very sympathetic to the patient's concerns.
ڈاکٹر مریض کی تشویشات کے بارے میں بہت ہمدرد تھا۔
Doctor mareez ki tashweeshat ke baray mein bohat hamdard tha.
His sympathetic nature made him a favorite among his friends.
اس کی ہمدرد طبیعت اسے اپنے دوستوں میں پسندیدہ بنا دیتی تھی۔
Us ki hamdard tabiyat use apne doston mein pasandeeda bana deti thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Sympathize with others to remember the 'symp' in sympathetic.
Imagine a warm hug which represents kindness and sympathy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کے اس جہاں میں ہم سب ہیں ایک جیسے، یہ ہمدردی یہ دوستی، سب ہے ایک جیسے。
Mohabbat ke is jahan mein hum sab hain aik jaise, Yeh hamdardi yeh dosti, sab hai aik jaise.
In this world of love, we are all alike, This sympathy, this friendship, all is the same.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہمدردی کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔
Hamdardi ka phal meetha hota hai.
The fruit of sympathy is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "sympathetikos" — having a shared feeling or emotion
First known use: 1830
The word has evolved from Greek through Latin and has been used in English since the early 19th century.