[
UK
/kəmˌɪsəɹˈeɪʃən/
]
NOUN
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a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
the blind are too often objects of pity -
an expression of sympathy with another's grief
they sent their condolences
How To Use commiseration In A Sentence
- To the victors our sincere congratulations, to the vanquished our equally sincere commiserations.
- He simply didn't wish to degrade either of their sensibilities with points of commiseration.
- And while Super Bowl champions hardly elicit much commiseration, the process has come under question.
- This industrial spirit was for a, time very successful and the old time farmer, the world looked upon with a certain commiseration. A Habitant Looks Over Canada
- Sophie was all welcoming friendliness, but he was looking for commiseration.
- You'll find yourself laughing out loud, clapping for the heroine, and feeling reluctant, amused commiseration for the hero.
- I often wonder whether being successful in the ballot is a matter for congratulation or commiseration.
- Commiserations to Norway as a last minute crew change was required after the bowman broke his wrist during a warm up run yesterday.
- Commiserations to the seniors who lost the quarter final championship match to Moorefield on Sunday evening in Newbridge.
- Commiserations are extended to Carnacon Under 16 girls who lost their semi-final 4-9 to 3-7 to Kilmovee at the weekend.
