empathetic
adjective
em·pa·thet·ic
ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik 
: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy
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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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Stephens is deeply independent and emotionally unavailable due to his workaholism, while Adam is endlessly charming, empathetic, and at his worst, needy.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 May 2024
Dana Taylor: Many consider Alphas to likely be more resilient, empathetic, innovative, and solutions driven than other generations.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 May 2024
Dana Taylor: Many consider Alphas to likely be more resilient, empathetic, innovative, and solutions driven than other generations.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
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 18 May. 2024.
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