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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In fact, empathetic leadership and professional therapy are two very different things.
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Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Zion is an excellent, empathetic anchor for viewers when shots fire in the season's opening flash-forward.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Ensure communication remains supportive, constructive, and empathetic while holding team members accountable.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Even under these stressful circumstances, Ruby's sunny, empathetic personality shone through.
—Staff Author, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Zion is an excellent, empathetic anchor for viewers when shots fire in the season's opening flash-forward.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Ensure communication remains supportive, constructive, and empathetic while holding team members accountable.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Even under these stressful circumstances, Ruby's sunny, empathetic personality shone through.
—Staff Author, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathetic. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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