compassion

• Sustantivo que designa el sentimiento de profunda pena y solidaridad hacia otra persona que sufre una desgracia, acompañado del deseo de aliviar su sufrimiento.

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.

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1. Sympathy and concernB2formal

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

   compasión

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

   Sinónimoscarecommiserationconcernempathyfellow feelingmercypitysympathytendernessunderstanding

   Antónimosapathycallousnesscrueltyindifference

2. Kindness in actionB2formal

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

   Compasión en acción

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

   Sinónimosbenevolencecaringcharityconcernempathyhumanitykindnessloving-kindnesssympathytenderness

   Antónimoscallousnesscrueltyindifferenceinhumanitymercilessness