Sympathetic or Sympatheic
Learn the correct spelling of “Sympathetic” and why “Sympatheic” is wrong.
Sympatheic
Incorrect spelling - “Sympatheic” is incorrect missing ‘t’.
"Sympatheic" 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
- • kind
Usage Examples
"Correct:" Be sympathetic.
"Correct:" She is sympathetic.
"Correct:" A sympathetic tone.
"Correct:" Very sympathetic.
"Incorrect:" Be sympatheic.
"Incorrect:" She is sympatheic.
"Incorrect:" A sympatheic tone.
"Incorrect:" Very sympatheic.
Notes:
- • Ends with ‘thetic’.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Sympathetic vs sympatheic?
A: Sympathetic is correct.
Q: Meaning?
A: Compassionate.
Q: Why wrong?
A: Missing ‘t’.
Q: Trick?
A: sym-pa-thetic.
Summary
“Sympathetic vs sympatheic”: The correct spelling is sympathetic. Avoid sympatheic, a missing-letter error.