commiseration — expression of sympathy and sorrow for someone's misfortune
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: expression of sympathy and sorrow for someone's misfortune
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˌmɪzəˈreɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 동정, 위로, 연민
Korean pronunciation: 커**미**저**레이**션
Example Sentences
- After losing his job, Tom received commiseration from his colleagues who had been through similar experiences.
- The soccer team's commiseration party after losing the championship turned into an unexpected comedy show.
- She appreciated her friends' commiseration but secretly wanted to celebrate her breakup.
commiseration
NOUN//kəˌmɪzəˈreɪʃən//
expression of sympathy and sorrow for someone's misfortune
Friends offer quiet commiseration after she loses the championship match.
Commiseration with consideration, born from determination
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 'com(함께)'과 'miserari(불쌍히 여기다)'가 결합된 형태입니다. 말 그대로 '함께 슬퍼하다'는 의미에서 출발했어요.
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📝Examples
“After losing his job, Tom received commiseration from his colleagues who had been through similar experiences.”
“The soccer team's commiseration party after losing the championship turned into an unexpected comedy show.”
“She appreciated her friends' commiseration but secretly wanted to celebrate her breakup.”
“The professor's commiseration with struggling students made him a beloved figure on campus.”
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