compassion — sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpæʃən/
Example Sentences
- The robot developed compassion after watching too many K-dramas and started crying oil tears.
- His compassion for stray cats led him to turn his apartment into a feline hotel.
- The doctor's compassion was evident in how she treated each patient.
compassion
NOUN[/kəmˈpæʃən/]
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
A nurse shows compassion as she gently comforts a frightened child in the hospital.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin compassio, derived from com- (together) and pati (to suffer). The word originally meant 'suffering together' and came to denote the sympathetic consciousness of others' distress joined with a desire to alleviate it.
Breakdown
com- (together) + passio (suffering, from pati meaning 'to suffer') = compassion, literally 'suffering together with another'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The robot developed compassion after watching too many K-dramas and started crying oil tears.”
“His compassion for stray cats led him to turn his apartment into a feline hotel.”
“The doctor's compassion was evident in how she treated each patient.”
“We need more compassion in our society to help those in need.”
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