Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sympathies-lie
noun
/ˈsɪm.pə.θiz laɪ/
Definition
The act of expressing sympathy or compassion while being insincere or deceitful about one’s true feelings.
Examples
- Despite his sympathies-lie, she could sense that he was not truly concerned.
- Her sympathies-lie were evident when she spoke of her friend’s struggles while her actions told a different story.
Meaning
A situation where someone pretends to share another’s feelings or troubles but does not genuinely care or feel the same way.
Synonyms
- Feigning sympathy
- Insincere compassion
- Deceptive empathy
