empathetic
adjective
em·pa·thet·ic
ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik 
: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy
Examples of empathetic in a Sentence
an empathetic social worker who soon realized that the single mother was at her breaking point
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Begin with self-awareness strategies like learning your own stress triggers and communicating with clear, empathetic intention during high-pressure situations.
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Ayaskant Sarangi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Purdum’s empathetic biography endorses that assessment.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Recognized for empathetic leadership, Joel’s influence uplifts individuals to forge meaningful connections and live purposefully.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Miguel Pinheiro, another Sporting fan, is less empathetic.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Ayaskant Sarangi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Purdum’s empathetic biography endorses that assessment.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Recognized for empathetic leadership, Joel’s influence uplifts individuals to forge meaningful connections and live purposefully.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Miguel Pinheiro, another Sporting fan, is less empathetic.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for empathetic
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathetic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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