🔄 Synonyms of "Pathos"
4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| pitynoun | (uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something. |
| commiserationnoun | The act of commiserating; sorrow for the hardships or afflictions of another; pity; compassion. |
| poignancynoun | The quality of being poignant |
| ruthnoun | (archaic) Sorrow for the misery of another; pity, compassion; mercy. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Pathos"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| commiserationnoun | The act of commiserating; sorrow for the hardships or afflictions of another; pity; compassion. |
| pitynoun | (uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something. |
| ruthnoun | (archaic) Sorrow for the misery of another; pity, compassion; mercy. |
| poignancynoun | The quality of being poignant |
| compassionnoun | Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states. |
| ducksnoun | (British, chiefly Northern England, used vocatively) Dear (used as a pet name). |
| feelings | the fifth studio album by David Byrne, released on June 17, 1997. |
| sentimentsnoun | A general thought, feeling, or sense. |
| sorrownoun | (uncountable) unhappiness, woe |
| tendernessnoun | A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings. |
| melancholynoun | Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature. |
| sadnessnoun | (uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad. |
| sympathynoun | A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another. |
| emotionnoun | A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data. |
| tearfulnessnoun | The quality of being tearful. |
| sentimentalitynoun | An act or state of being sentimental. |
| piteousnessnoun | The condition of being piteous |
| plaintivenessnoun | The state or condition of being plaintive. |
| wistfulnessnoun | The state or characteristic of being wistful. |
| heartachenoun | Emotional distress or pain, often caused by a loved one or their absence. |
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