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.