Expressions Of Empathy

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a disappointing or inadequate consolation or reassurance

  • The apology was cold comfort to the victims of the crime.
  • Getting an apology now is cold comfort after all that has happened.
  • Sorry won't cut it, it's just cold comfort.
  • His success in the competition was cold comfort for the recent loss of his job.

noun a person or thing providing comfort or relief in a time of need

  • The therapist offered words of consolation to the grieving family.
  • I know you're feeling down, but hopefully this ice cream can be some consolation.
  • I brought you some pizza as a little consolation for failing your test.
  • The sunset provided a beautiful consolation after a long and difficult day.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'moved' is a verb indicating an action of changing position or location.

  • The company decided to moved its headquarters to a more centralized location.
  • I heard Sarah moved to a new apartment last weekend.
  • Dude, I can't believe she moved on so quickly after the breakup.
  • After the loss, he slowly moved on and started to heal.

noun a person who is considered to be unfortunate or unlucky

adjective having little or no money, goods, or other means of support

  • The poor devil was sentenced to life in prison for his crimes.
  • I heard that poor devil lost his job last week.
  • That poor devil is always getting himself into trouble.
  • She felt like a poor devil trapped in a never-ending cycle of bad luck.

noun The act of resonating or the quality of being resonant.

verb To produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound.

adjective Describing something that evokes a feeling of shared emotion or belief.

  • The author's words seemed to resonate with the audience, leaving a lasting impact.
  • The song really resonated with me, I couldn't stop listening to it.
  • That meme really resonated with me, I couldn't stop laughing.
  • The idea of self-love resonates with many people, encouraging them to prioritize their own well-being.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

  • It is unfortunate that you are in this situation.
  • Sucks to be you, dude.
  • You're screwed, man.
  • You're in a tough spot, buddy.