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compassion
[ kuhm-pash-uhn ]
noun
- a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to have compassion for; compassionate.
compassion
/ 办蓹尘藞辫忙蕛蓹苍 /
noun
- a feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another, often including the desire to alleviate it
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 肠辞尘路辫补蝉顎僺颈辞苍路濒别蝉蝉 adjective
- 耻苍顎卌辞尘路辫补蝉顎僺颈辞苍 noun
- 耻苍顎卌辞尘路辫补蝉顎僺颈辞苍ed adjective
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of compassion1
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of compassion1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
鈥淪till, it is the roaring thing that tugs away from the very shores we clutch. There is no better compass than this compassion.鈥
"It's most important that discussions about autism are grounded in science, compassion and most importantly the living experiences of people with autism themselves," he said.
The current Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, did publish an eloquent and heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis in the hours after his death, describing him as a man of deep faith and boundless compassion.
It's a remarkably touching moment, full of compassion and devoid of rock star ego.
As I reflect on the life and legacy of our beloved Holy Father, my heart is deeply moved by the profound love and compassion he showed for his people.
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What does听compassion mean?
Compassion is a feeling of sympathy or pity for others, especially one that makes you want to help them.
Compassion is sometimes used interchangeably with sympathy, which most most commonly means the sharing of emotions with someone else, especially sadness. Both words are used in the context of feeling sorry for people who are in negative situations. But compassion is often understood as a feeling that motivates you to help them.
The opposite of compassion is often thought to be indifference or cold-heartedness.
Someone who has compassion for others can be described as compassionate. Being compassionate typically means you care and you want to help.
Example: We should treat people with compassion because that鈥檚 how we want to be treated.
Where does听compassion come from?
The first records of the word compassion come from the 1300s. It comes from the Late Latin 肠辞尘辫补蝉蝉颈艒, meaning 鈥渇ellow feeling,鈥 from 肠辞尘辫补迟墨, 鈥渢o suffer with.鈥 Compassion and sympathy are sometimes used to mean the same thing, and their roots mean the same things, too. The pathy in sympathy and the passion in compassion are both rooted in words that mean 鈥渢o suffer,鈥 and the com- and sym- at the beginning of each word both mean 鈥渨ith.鈥
Compassion may involve sharing in someone鈥檚 suffering, but the word most commonly refers to a desire to end that suffering by helping in some way. It鈥檚 often associated with other words related to caring about people, such as kindness and empathy.
The phrase compassion fatigue refers to a kind of burnout that can result from constantly having to care for others or from being frequently faced with things intended to produce compassion, such as frequent requests for charitable donations.
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What are some other forms related to compassion?
- compassionate (adjective)
- compassionless (adjective)
What are some synonyms for compassion?
What are some words that share a root or word element with compassion?听
What are some words that often get used in discussing compassion?
How is听compassion used in real life?
Compassion is often used in the discussion of why people should treat others with kindness鈥攁s well as in the discussion of how some people don鈥檛.
Be mindful of your reactions. When you鈥檙e negative, it will bring about negative consequences. Always choose kindness, love and compassion over anger, pride, jealousy, arrogance and malice. Learn to respond in a positive manner. It will have a huge impact on your life!
鈥 Mufti Menk (@muftimenk)
Forgiveness doesn鈥檛 come easily for everyone, but the kind of forgiveness that really matters is the forgiveness that resides in your own heart.
Self-compassion is what will enable you to learn and grow and become the best version of yourself.
Have a Nice day.鈥 Baddoleesa (@baddoleesa)
In these unprecedented times empathy and common decency are key to protecting all Americans. Such despicable actions from a public servant simply serve to show the lack of compassion exhibited for everyday Texans.
鈥 Dr. Eliz Markowitz (@ElizMarkowitz)
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Try using听compassion!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of compassion?
A. happiness
B. kindness
C. sympathy
D. clemency
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