Kawalangawa (en. Lack of compassion)

/ka-walang-a-wa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Lack of compassion or concern for others.

The lack of compassion from people causes more problems in society.

Ang kawalangawa ng tao ay nagiging sanhi ng mas maraming problema sa lipunan.

It originates from the words 'none' and 'compassion'.

lack of compassion for others

Not showing concern for another person.

kawalangawa sa kapwa

compassion

Feeling of sympathy or concern for the suffering of others.

awa

concern

Having care or concern for others.

malasakit

Heartless, like having no feelings.

Wow, he's so heartless, he doesn't care about how others feel.

Grabe, napaka-kawalangawa niya, walang pakialam sa nararamdaman ng iba.

Nonchalant, as if not caring.

He's so nonchalant about his friends' problems.

Naka-kawalangawa siya sa mga problema ng kanyang mga kaibigan.