commiseration Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
    pity; ruth; pathos.
    • the blind are too often objects of pity
  2. noun an expression of sympathy with another's grief
    condolence.
    • they sent their condolences

WordNet

Com*mis`er*a"tion noun
Etymology
F. commisration, fr. L. commiseratio a part of an oration intended to exite compassion.
Definitions
  1. The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion.
    And pluck commiseration of his state From brassy bosoms and rough hearts of flint. Shak.
    Syn. -- See Sympathy.

Webster 1913