Hyperempathy

Quick meaning: Hyperempathy is a noun meaning (psychology) The state of having an above-average level of empathy, or of experiencing empathy more intensely than others.

Meaning

(psychology) The state of having an above-average level of empathy, or of experiencing empathy more intensely than others.

Example Sentences

And hyper-empathy about others' suffering can get in the way of our ability to function.

Despite this, research to date has largely ignored the Autistic experience of hyper-empathy.

Hyper-empathy not only motivates their [autistics'] involvement but also enhances their ability to make meaningful and significant contributions to these causes.

Word Forms

• hyper-empathy

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