Compassion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Compassion is a noun meaning Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states.
Meaning
Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states.
More Meanings
- (by extension, psychology) Deep awareness of the individual experiences of suffering of others or themselves that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such experiences, as reflected by the psychological term self-compassion.
- (obsolete) To pity.
Example Sentences
True leadership lies in compassion, not in coercion.
O heavens, can you hear a good man groan / And not relent, or not compassion him?
Other people's problems, they overwhelm my mind / They say compassion is a virtue, but I don't have the time
From Master's words, I understand that having compassion does not mean allowing people to take advantage of us. We can be kind but we should uphold moral values.
Word Forms
- compassions
- compassioning
- compassioned
Synonyms for compassion
Depending on context, synonyms include empathy, mercy, ruth, pity, sorrow, tenderheartedness.
Antonyms for compassion
Common opposites include compassionlessness, pitilessness, ruthlessness, uncompassion, unpity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include compassionateness, pity, compassionate, caring, sympathy, kindness.
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