Caring: meaning, definitions and examples

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caring

 

[ ˈkɛrɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

empathy

Feeling or showing concern and understanding for others. It involves being attentive, compassionate, and supportive towards those in need.

Synonyms

compassionate, empathetic, kind, sympathetic

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her caring nature.
  • He always goes out of his way to show how caring he is towards his friends.
  • The caring attitude of the nurse made the patients feel comfortable and safe.
Context #2 | Noun

healthcare

Providing physical and emotional support to individuals in need of assistance, especially in the healthcare industry.

Synonyms

compassion, empathy, kindness, solicitude

Examples of usage

  • The profession of nursing requires a great deal of caring for patients.
  • Her dedication to caring for the elderly has made her a respected caregiver in the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "caring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carinhoso

🇮🇳 देखभाल करने वाला

🇩🇪 fürsorglich

🇮🇩 peduli

🇺🇦 турботливий

🇵🇱 troskliwy

🇯🇵 思いやりのある

🇫🇷 attentionné

🇪🇸 cariñoso

🇹🇷 şefkatli

🇰🇷 돌보는

🇸🇦 رعاية

🇨🇿 pečující

🇸🇰 starostlivý

🇨🇳 关心

🇸🇮 skrbna

🇮🇸 umhyggjusamur

🇰🇿 қамқор

🇬🇪 მზრუნველი

🇦🇿 qayğıkeş

🇲🇽 cariñoso

Etymology

The word 'caring' originated from the Old English word 'carian', meaning 'to feel concern or interest'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of showing empathy and compassion towards others. The importance of caring for one another has been emphasized in various cultures and religions as a fundamental aspect of human relationships.

See also: care, career, carefree, careful, carefully, carefulness, caregiver, caregiving, careless, carelessly, carelessness, caress, caretaker, caretakers, caretaking, caringly, overcareful, ultracareful, uncaring, uncaringly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,611 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.