compassion

• Существительное, обозначающее чувство глубокого сочувствия и печали к другому человеку, постигнутому несчастьем, сопровождаемое сильным желанием облегчить страдания.

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

uncountable

1. Sympathy and concernB2formal

   A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is suffering, accompanied by a desire to help.

   Сострадание

   • She showed great compassion for the homeless.
   • The nurse's compassion comforted the patient.
   • He acted out of compassion, not duty.

   Synonymscarecommiserationconcernempathyfellow feelingmercypitysympathytendernessunderstanding

   Antonymsapathycallousnesscrueltyindifference

2. Kindness in actionB2formal

   The practical expression of care and understanding towards others in need.

   Сострадание

   • The charity works with compassion to help the poor.
   • Compassion is essential in healthcare professions.
   • Her compassion led her to volunteer at the shelter.

   Synonymsbenevolencecaringcharityconcernempathyhumanitykindnessloving-kindnesssympathytenderness

   Antonymscallousnesscrueltyindifferenceinhumanitymercilessness