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
💡 Concept
A nurse shows compassion as she gently comforts a frightened child in the hospital.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kəmˈpæʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpæʃən/
🌳Etymology
Prefixcom--
Rootpass
Suffix--ion
🎵Rhyme
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🔗Collocations
show compassion
deep compassion
compassion for
act with compassion
compassion fatigue
lack of compassion
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The robot developed compassion after watching too many K-dramas and started crying oil tears.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
sympathyempathymercypitykindness
Antonyms
crueltyindifferencecallousness
Related
compassionatepassionatesympathyempathybenevolence
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