commiserative

/kəˈmɪzəˌreɪtɪv/
adjective
  1. Expressing or feeling sympathy and sadness for someone else's suffering or misfortune.
    • She gave him a commiserative smile after he failed the test.
    • His commiserative tone made her feel less alone in her struggle.
    • The letter was full of commiserative words for the family's loss.
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