commiserations
Sympathy for loss
Commiserations expresses sympathy for someone's misfortune or disappointment, especially after a loss or failure: Commiserations to the runners-up.
Common in British English, it often appears in competitive contexts—sports, contests, job applications—as a formulaic but genuine acknowledgment: Commiserations on not getting the part.
Intense sorrow from loss
- mourningPeriod following loss
- bereavementState following loss
- sorrowDeep emotional distress
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
sadness · tragedy · misfortune · setback · disappointment · defeat · failure · hardship
Concern for others' distress
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
- solidarityUnity among allies
- fellow-feelingSympathetic emotional connection
kindness · caring · concern · sensitivity · warmth · tenderness · consideration · attunement
Expressions of grief support
- sympathiesFeelings of pity shared
- consolationComfort during distress
- regardsGood wishes sent
- respectsHolds in high regard
thoughts · prayers · wishes · message · card · letter · words · gesture
Relief from distress
- consolingGiving solace to another
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- supportTo uphold or sustain
encouragement · relief · balm · succor · cheering · uplifting · heartening · alleviation
grief
Intense sorrow from loss
- mourningPeriod following loss
- bereavementState following loss
- sorrowDeep emotional distress
heartache · sadness · tragedy · misfortune · setback · disappointment · defeat · failure · hardship · adversity
compassion
Concern for others' distress
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
- solidarityUnity among allies
fellow-feeling · kindness · caring · concern · sensitivity · warmth · tenderness · consideration · attunement · rapport
condolences
Expressions of grief support
- sympathiesFeelings of pity shared
- consolationComfort during distress
- regardsGood wishes sent
respects · thoughts · prayers · wishes · message · card · letter · words · gesture · token
solace
Relief from distress
- consolingGiving solace to another
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
support · encouragement · relief · balm · succor · cheering · uplifting · heartening · alleviation · easing
- lamentslamentation, wailing, keen, keening, lament
commiserationscongratulations
Expression of praise for achievement
felicitations · well done · kudos · cheers · bravo