Cool MateMeaning of Compassion
a strong feeling of sympathy for people or animals who are suffering and a desire to help them
In simple words: Caring about others and wanting to help them.
Compassion in a sentence
- to **feel/show compassion**
- She was known as a hard woman with no compassion, no emotion.
- In an overworked doctor, feelings of compassion are soon lost.
- He was filled with overwhelming love and compassion for his wife.
- I felt no compassion towards her.
- I survived. Someone or something had had compassion on me.
- In cities where many people beg, citizens quickly develop compassion fatigue.
- We were treated with great compassion.
How to use Compassion
Used in various contexts, such as healthcare and personal interactions. Appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Avoid in cold, business-like environments.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'compassion' as 'comp-assion' – when you share an 'ass' to help others feel better.
Related words
Collocations with Compassion
Opposites of Compassion
- indifference
- cruelty
- apathy
Common mistakes with Compassion
- Confused with 'sympathy' — compassion involves a desire to help, while sympathy is just feeling bad for someone.
- Using it in a context where coldness is expected, like business communications.
- Spelling errors, such as 'compation' or 'compassionate' when missing the noun form.
Compassion appears in
Compassion in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رحمة
الاهتمام بالآخرين والرغبة في مساعدتهم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সহানুভূতি
অন্যদের প্রতি যত্নশীল হওয়া এবং তাদের সাহায্য করার ইচ্ছা।
- GermanDeutsch
Mitgefühl
Sich um andere sorgen und ihnen helfen wollen.
- SpanishEspañol
Compasión
Preocuparse por los demás y querer ayudarles.
- Persianفارسی
همدلی
مراقبت از دیگران و خواستن برای کمک به آنها.
- FrenchFrançais
Compassion
Se soucier des autres et vouloir les aider.
- Hindiहिन्दी
करुणा
दूसरों की परवाह करना और उनकी मदद करना चाहते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Compassione
Avere a cuore gli altri e volerli aiutare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Compaixão
Se importar com os outros e querer ajudá-los.
- RussianРусский
Сострадание, милосердие
Забота о других и желание помочь им.
- Urduاردو
ہمدردی
دوسروں کی تکلیف پر ترس کھانا اور ان کی مدد کرنا چاہنا۔
- Chinese中文
同情，怜悯
关心他人并希望帮助他们。
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- Empathy
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Frequently asked questions about Compassion
What does Compassion mean?
Caring about others and wanting to help them.
What is the definition of Compassion?
a strong feeling of sympathy for people or animals who are suffering and a desire to help them
How do you use Compassion in a sentence?
to **feel/show compassion**
Can you give another example of Compassion?
She was known as a hard woman with no compassion, no emotion.
What are synonyms for Compassion?
Common alternatives include empathy, kindness, concern, tenderness, benevolence.
What is the opposite of Compassion?
Opposite meanings include indifference, cruelty, apathy.
What words go with Compassion?
It commonly pairs with deep, great, genuine, be filled with, feel, have, fatigue, compassion for, compassion towards/toward, with compassion, love and compassion.
What are common mistakes when using Compassion?
Confused with 'sympathy' — compassion involves a desire to help, while sympathy is just feeling bad for someone. Using it in a context where coldness is expected, like business communications. Spelling errors, such as 'compation' or 'compassionate' when missing the noun form.
How do you pronounce Compassion?
US: /["/kəmˈpæʃn/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpæʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Compassion?
Used in various contexts, such as healthcare and personal interactions. Appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Avoid in cold, business-like environments.
What CEFR level is Compassion?
"Compassion" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.