Condolence
noun
An expression of sympathy for someone who is in sorrow, often due to a death.
After her father's death, she received many condolences from friends and family.
Often appears as...
- express condolences
- offer condolences
noun
An expression of sympathy for someone who is in sorrow, often due to a death.
After her father's death, she received many condolences from friends and family.
Often appears as...
- express condolences
- offer condolences
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Social Etiquette
Using 'condolence' shows respect and empathy during times of grief and is appropriate in formal and informal situations.
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
The concept of condolence may vary by culture; some might prefer private mourning or have unique grief rituals.
I want to offer my condolences, but let me know if you prefer solitude during this time.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
'Condolence' is tied to death or serious loss; don't use it for minor disappointments or setbacks.
He offered his condolences after hearing about her mother's passing.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Etiquette
Using 'condolence' shows respect and empathy during times of grief and is appropriate in formal and informal situations.
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
The concept of condolence may vary by culture; some might prefer private mourning or have unique grief rituals.
I want to offer my condolences, but let me know if you prefer solitude during this time.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
'Condolence' is tied to death or serious loss; don't use it for minor disappointments or setbacks.
He offered his condolences after hearing about her mother's passing.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Etiquette
Using 'condolence' shows respect and empathy during times of grief and is appropriate in formal and informal situations.
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
The concept of condolence may vary by culture; some might prefer private mourning or have unique grief rituals.
I want to offer my condolences, but let me know if you prefer solitude during this time.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
'Condolence' is tied to death or serious loss; don't use it for minor disappointments or setbacks.
He offered his condolences after hearing about her mother's passing.
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Military robots and the...
The blast is so strong it can even break your limbs, even if you're not hit. That soldier had been on top of the bomb. And so when the rest of the team advanced they found little left. And that night the unit's commander did a sad duty, and he wrote a condolence letter back to the United States, and he talked about how hard the
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Military robots and the...
The blast is so strong it can even break your limbs, even if you're not hit. That soldier had been on top of the bomb. And so when the rest of the team advanced they found little left. And that night the unit's commander did a sad duty, and he wrote a condolence letter back to the United States, and he talked about how hard the
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KRS-One
American Musician
I mistakably paid respect and condolences to the wrong Beastie Boy member King Ad-Rock when it should have been MCA. In light of this, I am redoing the song 'Hip Hop Speaks From Heaven' and I am pulling the original version off of my digital release. Historical accuracy is extremely important to me, so I accept all responsibility for this error.
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Valentina Tereshkova
Russian Astronaut
I am deeply grieved by the loss of the crew of Columbia. I express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the astronauts. I believe that their names will remain as the bright sparkling stars in the universe and will light the way for those who will follow them on the difficult roads of space exploration.
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Jacques Chirac
French Statesman
These irresponsible acts, which cannot have any justification whatsoever, are to be fully condemned. In these appalling circumstances, I want to offer you the most sincere condolences, both in my name and in that of the French people.
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Suresh Gopi
Indian Actor
My father died. No one from this industry came to offer condolences to my house. No one offered few words to console me. Why should I continue in this cruel film world? I am discontinuing my acting career.
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Muammar al-Gaddafi
Libyan Leader
We have been terrorised by what happened in America and we express our condolences to the American people who suffered from this unexpected catastrophe and a new world war.
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Helen Clark
New Zealander Statesman
We just sent our condolences to the President of the United States and the American people on what is a terrible, terrible tragedy.
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Richard Dawkins
English Scientist
The universe doesn't owe us condolence or consolation; it doesn't owe us a nice warm feeling inside.
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KRS-One
American Musician
I mistakably paid respect and condolences to the wrong Beastie Boy member King Ad-Rock when it should have been MCA. In light of this, I am redoing the song 'Hip Hop Speaks From Heaven' and I am pulling the original version off of my digital release. Historical accuracy is extremely important to me, so I accept all responsibility for this error.
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Valentina Tereshkova
Russian Astronaut
I am deeply grieved by the loss of the crew of Columbia. I express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the astronauts. I believe that their names will remain as the bright sparkling stars in the universe and will light the way for those who will follow them on the difficult roads of space exploration.
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Jacques Chirac
French Statesman
These irresponsible acts, which cannot have any justification whatsoever, are to be fully condemned. In these appalling circumstances, I want to offer you the most sincere condolences, both in my name and in that of the French people.
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Suresh Gopi
Indian Actor
My father died. No one from this industry came to offer condolences to my house. No one offered few words to console me. Why should I continue in this cruel film world? I am discontinuing my acting career.
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Muammar al-Gaddafi
Libyan Leader
We have been terrorised by what happened in America and we express our condolences to the American people who suffered from this unexpected catastrophe and a new world war.
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Helen Clark
New Zealander Statesman
We just sent our condolences to the President of the United States and the American people on what is a terrible, terrible tragedy.
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Richard Dawkins
English Scientist
The universe doesn't owe us condolence or consolation; it doesn't owe us a nice warm feeling inside.
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