empathic

adjective

em·path·ic em-ˈpa-thik

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: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy : empathetic

It is also during early childhood that people begin experiencing empathic guilt—feeling distress when they have been the cause of someone else's discomfort.—

Joseph Alper

empathically

em-ˈpa-thi-k(ə-)lē

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adverb

listening empathically

Examples of empathic in a Sentence

gave an empathic nod as I recounted my repeated efforts to land a decent-paying job in a tough economy

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Cancer is incredibly emotional and sensitive, like incredibly compassionate and empathic. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024 To win over your boss, Wiens suggests the following: Meet deadlines ahead of time and lend an empathic ear during difficult times. —

Morgan Smith, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024 Pain studies show that involvement of a health care provider who is empathic and attentive helps heal patients’ pain. —

Kara Margolis, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2024 In the meantime, families with children in pain should connect with an empathic, knowledgeable physician. —

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