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Compassion: meaning, definitions and examples

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compassion

 

[ kəmˈpæʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

showing empathy

Compassion is a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

Synonyms

empathy, mercy, sympathy

Examples of usage

  • He showed great compassion towards the homeless man on the street.
  • Her compassion for animals led her to become a veterinarian.
  • The nurse's compassion towards her patients was truly heartwarming.

Translations

Translations of the word "compassion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compaixão

🇮🇳 करुणा

🇩🇪 Mitgefühl

🇮🇩 belas kasihan

🇺🇦 співчуття

🇵🇱 współczucie

🇯🇵 思いやり

🇫🇷 compassion

🇪🇸 compasión

🇹🇷 merhamet

🇰🇷 연민

🇸🇦 تعاطف

🇨🇿 soucit

🇸🇰 súcit

🇨🇳 同情

🇸🇮 sočutje

🇮🇸 samúð

🇰🇿 жанашырлық

🇬🇪 თანაგრძნობა

🇦🇿 şəfqət

🇲🇽 compasión

Etymology

The word 'compassion' originated from the Latin word 'compati', which means 'to suffer with'. It first appeared in English around the 14th century and has since evolved to represent a deep understanding and concern for the suffering of others. Compassion is considered a virtue in many cultures and religions, emphasizing the importance of kindness and empathy towards all living beings.

See also: encompass.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,138 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.