LookItUpcompassion
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kəmˈpæʃən/
compassion means: A feeling of care for someone who is suffering, together with a wish to help them.
noun
CARING ABOUT SUFFERINGB2
A feeling of care for someone who is suffering, together with a wish to help them.
- He treated her with compassion.
- The nurse showed great compassion for her patients.
- We need more compassion when people make mistakes.
Questions about compassion
What does compassion mean?
A feeling of care for someone who is suffering, together with a wish to help them.
What is compassion in other languages?
Türkçe: şefkat · Español: compasión · Français: compassion · Deutsch: Mitgefühl · Italiano: compassione · 日本語: 思いやり
How do you pronounce compassion?
It is pronounced /kəmˈpæʃən/.
How do you use compassion in a sentence?
He treated her with compassion. The nurse showed great compassion for her patients.
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