Commiserating

/kəˈmɪzəreɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of commiserate; expressing sympathy and sorrow for someone's misfortune.

Etymology

Present participle of commiserate, from Latin commiserari. Used for continuous actions or as a gerund in English.

Kelly Says

Commiserating is actually a sophisticated social skill—it requires balancing genuine empathy with avoiding making someone feel worse about their situation.

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