bleeding heart

• Abwertende Bezeichnung für eine Person, die als übertrieben mitfühlend gegenüber Benachteiligten gilt, oft verwendet, um jemanden zu kritisieren, der in politischen oder sozialen Ansichten als übermäßig liberal oder sentimental wahrgenommen wird.

A derogatory term for a person who is considered excessively sympathetic toward disadvantaged people, often used to criticize someone perceived as overly liberal or sentimental in their political or social views.

1. Overly sympathetic personB2informal

   A person who shows excessive sympathy or compassion for others, often considered unrealistic or naive.

   Weichherziger Mensch

   • He's such a bleeding heart, always donating to every charity.
   • Critics called her a bleeding heart for supporting the new welfare program.
   • Don't be a bleeding heart; sometimes tough love is necessary.