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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This type of leader is analytical while also being empathetic, and understands what motivates others.
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Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Hope for a more empathetic, more cooperative, more peaceful, more equal, more united society.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Kiawentiio portrays the empathetic, steadfast waterbender Katara, who unfreezes Aang and becomes close friends with him.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Erin is deeply empathetic and highly perceptive — two qualities that don’t necessarily serve her well on Beechwood Island.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
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Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Hope for a more empathetic, more cooperative, more peaceful, more equal, more united society.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Kiawentiio portrays the empathetic, steadfast waterbender Katara, who unfreezes Aang and becomes close friends with him.
—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Erin is deeply empathetic and highly perceptive — two qualities that don’t necessarily serve her well on Beechwood Island.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
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 Jul. 2026.
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