Definition of Commiseration

1. Noun. A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others. "The blind are too often objects of pity"

Exact synonyms: Pathos, Pity, Ruth
Generic synonyms: Fellow Feeling, Sympathy
Derivative terms: Commiserate, Pathetic, Piteous, Pity

2. Noun. An expression of sympathy with another's grief. "They sent their condolences"
Exact synonyms: Condolence
Generic synonyms: Acknowledgement, Acknowledgment
Derivative terms: Commiserate, Condole, Condolent

Definition of Commiseration

1. n. The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion.

Definition of Commiseration

1. Noun. The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Commiseration

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Commiseration

comminute
comminuted
comminuted fracture
comminuted skull fracture
comminutes
comminuting
comminution
comminutions
commis
commiserable
commiserate
commiserated
commiserates
commiserating
commiseratingly
commiseration (current term)
commiserations
commiserative
commiserator
commiserators
commish
commissaire
commissar
commissarial
commissariat
commissariats
commissaries
commissars
commissary
commissaryship

Literary usage of Commiseration

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Strictures on Mr. Collier's New Edition of Shakespeare, 1858 by Alexander Dyce (1859)
"All the probabilities are in favour of ' commiseration,' and although conjurations would answer the purpose, ' commiseration' fills the place better : we ..."

2. A History of the Ancient Working People: From the Earliest Known Period to by Cyrenus Osborne Ward (1889)
"... through mutual commiseration of the Outcasts— A new Cult—The Unsolved Problem of the great Eleusinian My.-teiles—Their wonderful Story—Grievances of ..."

3. The History of the Late Province of New-York, from Its Discovery, to the by William Smith, New-York Historical Society (1829)
"... that the address wanted respect, and he should lay it before the King's Ministers; and re-implored their commiseration of the public creditors. ..."

4. Personal Memoirs and Recollections of Editorial Life by Joseph Tinker Buckingham (1852)
"They may reach the ear, but the bereft heart refuses the offering, and leaves to others the commiseration that is tendered with sincerity and kindness. ..."

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