Why is it wrong to say condolence?

Talking about death is difficult. As many of us know, experiencing the death of a loved one is even worse. If you are concerned about how exactly to respond to another’s message of condolences, don’t. If someone asks you to accept their condolences, they are trying to comfort you and offer support.

Is it OK to say condolence?

If you enjoy a close relationship either with the bereaved or the deceased, you should make contact as soon as possible. If you are a casual friend or part of a wider social circle, it’s fine to send condolences within a few days or just after the funeral.

How do you express condolences and sympathy?

Immediate Personal Condolences

1. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
2. I’m stunned by this news.
3. My heart aches to hear this news.
4. I love you and I’m here for you.
5. Please know that your friends love you and are here for you.
6. I’m so sorry.
7. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
8. God bless you and your family.

What is the synonyms of condolence?

Some common synonyms of condolence are commiseration, compassion, pity, and sympathy.

How do you show sympathy to someone?

Ways to Express Sympathy

1. Look for an immediate need and fill it.
2. Be there when needed.
3. Provide food.
4. Sending flowers or donating to a charity.
5. Reach out and touch (literally).
6. Listen.
7. Send a note, card, letter, or make a phone call.
8. Encourage the bereaved to get out of the house.

What is another word for condolences?

What Can I Say Instead of Sorry for Your Loss?

• You are in my thoughts and I am here for you.
• Sending you my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one.
• I am so terribly sorry you’re having to go through this.
• You have the support and love from all those close to you at this time.

What is the right way to say condolence?

Condolences

• “We are so sorry for your loss.”
• “I’m going to miss her, too.”
• “I hope you feel surrounded by much love.”
• “Sharing in your sadness as you remember Juan.”
• “Sharing in your sadness as you remember Dan.”
• “Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
• “With deepest sympathy as you remember Robert.”

How do you use sympathy in a sentence?

Sympathy sentence example

1. I’ve received too much sympathy in the last few weeks.
2. His sympathy only made matters worse and she hiccupped.
3. He expressed sympathy for the bomb victims.
4. I realize in most ways Edith isn’t deserving of too much sympathy , but I still think of her as a tragic figure.

What is the opposite word of condolence?

What is the opposite of condolence?

callousness	heartlessness
indifference	inhumanity
coldheartedness	dispassionateness
insensitivity	pitilessness
unkindness	apathy

How do you describe sympathy?

Sympathy is a feeling of pity or sense of compassion — it’s when you feel bad for someone else who’s going through something hard. Feeling sympathy means you feel sorry for someone’s situation, even if you’ve never been there yourself.

What are some kind words of sympathy?