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compassion
compassion
/kəmˈpæʃən/
noun
(
)
A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
(
compassionateness
,
compassion
)
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
The nurse treated the patient with compassion and understanding.
The nurse treated the patient with compassion and understanding.
(
)
The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
(
pity
,
compassion
)
the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
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