What is the part of speech sympathy?

"Sympathy" can be a noun or an adjective, depending on how it's used in a sentence:

Noun: It refers to the feeling of understanding and care for someone who is experiencing distress.

* Example: "She offered her sympathy to the grieving family."

Adjective: It describes something that is characterized by or expressing sympathy.

* Example: "The sympathetic doctor listened to his patient's concerns."