Meaning & use

compassion

noun·Everyday

A deep feeling of sympathy for someone's suffering, combined with a desire to help.

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The nurse treated every patient with remarkable compassion and gentle patience.

Volunteers showed great compassion by delivering meals to elderly residents during the storm.

A note on using this word

Compassion implies action or a desire to relieve suffering, going beyond simply feeling sorry for someone.

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