How to Use empathetic in a Sentence

empathetic

adjective
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  • But there have been, once or twice, a few who have said it in a way that was not as empathetic.
    — Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2023
  • The value of empathetic leadership reached a fever pitch over the past few years.
    — Paige Francis, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
  • The workforce has made a huge shift from empathetic to cynical over the last few years.
    — Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Someone strong, empathetic and humble, as the day is long– that's my dad.
    — Nakylah Carter, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Despite knowing that both Candy and Alan are in the wrong, we’re prompted to feel empathetic with her.
    — Olivia Bria, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Quick with wit and always loaded with a smile, Noah pairs a sense of mischief with an empathetic heart and, most of the time, a pleasant demeanor.
    — Hannah Drown, cleveland, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Bathed in a nostalgic golden yellow hue and light in tone despite the heavy themes, King of the Hill is a tender and empathetic film seen through the eyes of a child.
    — Jihane Bousfiha, Men's Health, 9 Feb. 2023
  • The therapist is hoping to meet a man who is mature, empathetic, and who won’t be on his phone the whole time during their date nights.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Varadkar said he’s often asked why the Irish are so empathetic to the Palestinians.
    — Tia Goldenberg and Ravi Nessman, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
  • The tight-lipped, blame-spreading despot could hardly pose a greater contrast to the inclusive, empathetic Wine.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Be empathetic, creative and unique; make your viewers feel good and connect with them.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Woke means the evolution of thought to be tolerant of and empathetic to others.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Here was a whole world of empathetic characters and a compelling plot that had space for my voice and my band’s music to punctuate it.
    — Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Not to mention that day that the woman whose voice carried you through so much of your life was equally a beautiful and empathetic soul as well.
    — Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Sure, his books could help someone be more empathetic to trans people or inspire young trans kids.
    — Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • There's some evidence that weed users tend to be more empathetic, and researchers found that elderly mice get a mental boost from the drug.
    — Jesse Greenspan, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2024
  • While empathetic, some studio sources felt the clock ticking.
    — Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Girls saw in him a boy who was kind, empathetic and effeminate.
    — Matt Kempner, ajc, 22 June 2023
  • Whether or not elephants are more empathetic than humans comes down to opinion.
    — Hazra Khatoon, Discover Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Jorge Gonzalez said his brother had a great sense of humor, and was very humble and empathetic.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The empathetic vibe is a stark change from the last jamboree in 2017, which made headlines for all the wrong reasons when then-President Donald Trump spoke at one of the big nightly programs.
    — Mike De Socio, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
  • The Polks described their son as fun-loving and happy, kind and empathetic, loyal and dependable and a young man who had big plans for his future.
    — oregonlive, 10 June 2023
  • Of course, an empathetic person might wonder to themselves: What if Cillian Murphy wants to wear wigs?
    — Vulture, 20 July 2023
  • Phillips said she’s encountered many empathetic tourists in the past few days, but there have also been those who have ignored the community’s loss.
    — Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Anthony Freud, the leader of the storied Lyric Opera of Chicago since 2011 and a skilled and empathetic navigator of changing times in the opera world, plans to step down next summer.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2023
  • This leads to thoughtful designs and an empathetic brand presence.
    — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
  • To those in a position of power: Be patient but empathetic.
    — Anne Chow, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2023
  • An empathetic Rose may be hard to imagine for cursory fans.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2023
  • For Roy, the experience was a case study in being direct and empathetic with patients.
    — Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024
  • When the women confess their true history to Charlie, the empathetic crime-solver is gutted.
    — Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2023

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