compassion

compassione

Sentimento di vicinanza a chi soffre, insieme al desiderio di aiutarlo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: compassion for someone (She felt compassion for the lonely child.)

Sinonimi: sympathy, pity

Contrari: cruelty, indifference

Espressioni comuni: show compassion, feel compassion, compassion for someone