Compassion

/kəmˈpæʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

Her compassion for the homeless led her to volunteer at the shelter every week.

A deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.

He showed great compassion for the victims of the disaster, providing them with food and shelter.

The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it.

The doctor approached her patients with compassion, always taking time to listen to their concerns.

A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering.

During her speech, she expressed her compassion for the children affected by the war.

From Latin 'compassio', meaning 'to suffer with.'

Compassionate act

An action characterized by empathy and concern for others.

Show compassion

To demonstrate understanding and sympathy for someone else's suffering.

empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

sympathy

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

kindness

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Soft-hearted

He’s so soft-hearted; he can’t stand to see anyone in pain.

Bleeding heart

She's a real bleeding heart when it comes to animal rights.