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Sympathetic vs Determined - What's the difference?

sympathetic | determined |

As adjectives the difference between sympathetic and determined

is that sympathetic is of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy while determined is decided; resolute, possessing much determination.

As a verb determined is

(determine).

sympathetic

English

Alternative forms

* sympathetick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
    • John looked very upset. I gave him a sympathetic look.
  • Of or relating to similarity.
    • Sympathetic magic is based on imitation or correspondence.

    Antonyms

    * unsympathetic

    Derived terms

    * parasympathetic nervous system * sympathetic nervous system

    determined

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.
    • I'm determined to get a good grade in my exam.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (determine)

    • Statistics

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