sympathy card

noun

A greeting card sent to family members of one who has died to express regret.

Similar
condolence card
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Meanings

nounsympathy card (plural sympathy cards)

plural sympathy cards

  1. A greeting card sent to family members of one who has died to express regret.

    Synonyms: condolence card

  2. An attempt to gain sympathy or an advantage in a discussion by portraying oneself as a victim in need of sympathy (used with the verb "play").

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA greeting card sent to family members of one who has died to express regret.

Similar
condolence card

Origin

From sympathy + card.

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Translations

Finnish suruadressi, säälikortti
  • suruadressicard to express regret
  • säälikorttiattempt to gain sympathy
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APA

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“sympathy card.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sympathy%20card. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sympathy card,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sympathy%20card.

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