B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
empatico
empathetic, empathic
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sensibilecompassionevolecomprensivopremurosodisponibile
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
insensibileindifferentefreddoegocentricodistaccato
Usage note
'Empatico' is the modern psychological term, increasingly common. 'Compassionevole' implies pitying suffering. 'Comprensivo' means understanding. 'Premuroso' means thoughtfully attentive. 'Disponibile' means willing to help.
Example
"Un buon medico deve essere empatico con i suoi pazienti."
"A good doctor must be empathetic with their patients."
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