empath

American

[em-path] / ˈɛmˌpæθ /

noun

a person who has a particular tendency or ability to enter into or psychologically identify with the emotions, thoughts, or attitudes of others.

If you feel you need to avoid negative news stories to protect your emotions, you might be an empath.

Etymology

Origin of empath

First recorded in 1955–60; back formation from empathy ( def. )

Example Sentences

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"He feels my pain, he's an empath in that way and feels my pain and he said it's really hard for him to navigate through that because of how sorry he is and how much he feels my pain through talking to me," she said.

From BBC

For Garcia, a natural empath, filmmaking is another form of caregiving.

From Los Angeles Times

Confronting her audience, she scolded: "I'll tell you something about my good name / It's mine alone to disgrace / I don't cater to all these vipers dressed in empath's clothing."

From BBC

This bohemian is as shallow as they come, fretting that the stress is giving her alopecia and suggesting her professional empath for guidance.

From Los Angeles Times

Jane, not her real name, believes Goodwin was quick to identify an empath who would do everything to help him if they believed his mental health was in crisis.

From BBC

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