Sympathetic vs Simpathetic
Learn correct “sympathetic” vs wrong “simpathetic.”
simpathetic
Incorrect spelling - "Simpathetic" is an incorrect phonetic spelling.
"simpathetic" is a common misspelling of "sympathetic". Always use "sympathetic" when referring to the correct word.
sympathetic
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Sympathetic means showing understanding or compassion.
Definition of sympathetic
"sympathetic": Sympathetic means showing understanding or compassion.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for sympathetic
- • compassionate
- • understanding
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She was very sympathetic.
"Correct:" He gave a sympathetic response.
"Incorrect:" She was simpathetic.
Notes:
- • Sympathetic is the correct spelling.
- • Used to describe showing understanding or compassion.
- • Simpathetic is not correct in English.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Sympathetic.
Q: Why is simpathetic wrong?
A: Incorrect prefix spelling.
Summary
sympathetic is the correct spelling, while simpathetic is always incorrect. Use "sympathetic" when referring to the correct word.