1. Failure of attempted empathy.
2. The act of empathizing with another individual, but failing due to circumstances beyond your control.
2. The act of empathizing with another individual, but failing due to circumstances beyond your control.
I attempted to explain to my recent ex-girlfriend that I know how she feels in our situation, because I've been in the same position in the past. That attempathy backfired badly, because she thought I was measuring her against another past ex-girlfriend.
by DaHindenburg June 23, 2011
Get the attempathy mug.The attempt to provide assistance or concern, without really meaning it or having the intention to follow through. By saying the acceptable or possibly "expected" comment, it removes the temporary guilt, that the speaker feels.
by Tiffany Happy Days June 18, 2014
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Upon hearing of Mohammad surviving his suicide attack, my imam declared, "It's just another case of attempted martyr."
by mouselb September 7, 2014
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Person 1 : Hey, bro wanna hang out?
Person 2 : Sorry man, i'm currently hanging out with Jessica atemo.
Person 2 : Sorry man, i'm currently hanging out with Jessica atemo.
by Meshyr September 11, 2015
Get the atemo mug.Unisex name, originated from the greek mythology, they are a joyful but in times needed, serious person. Loveable and playful partner. Although they can be quite fiery. Depending on their zodiac, they can be either a jealous, calm, shy or stubborn personality. Creative and open minded.
"Is that Artemis over there?", "Yes, wow she is hot."
"Man, my friend Artemis does the best origamis!"
"Damn, my girlfriend is always so jealous...", "Yeah but she also loves you right? Keep on Artemis, man."
"Haha wow, I tell you he was such a typical Artemis!", "Isn't Artemis a female name?", "Nah, not in our age."
"Man, my friend Artemis does the best origamis!"
"Damn, my girlfriend is always so jealous...", "Yeah but she also loves you right? Keep on Artemis, man."
"Haha wow, I tell you he was such a typical Artemis!", "Isn't Artemis a female name?", "Nah, not in our age."
by Xanderious December 21, 2016
Get the Artemis mug.a male of indigenous culture. They have brown hair, tan skin, and they are semi-blind so they need glasses. They're often found in the Penobscot River, canoeing or longboarding with a ginger. Apemesim is a humble boy who keeps to himself and doesnt like to show off his canoe medals. Apemesim's are also intelligent and are eager to have a good job and a family. Apemesim's are family men. They are often with their siblings, doing activities and teaching them new things.
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