Compassionate

usgb/kəmˈpæʃənət/
adjective

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.

She was a kind and compassionate teacher.
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Often appears as...

  • compassionate approach
  • compassionate leave
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Emotional Response

Describes a deep emotional reaction to another's situation, beyond just understanding it.

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Her compassionate response made the grieving family feel supported.
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Action Driven

Implies an urge to take action to alleviate someone else's distress, not just to feel it.

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Seeing the homeless man so cold, she gave him her scarf in a compassionate gesture.
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Positive Connotation

Carries a strongly positive emotional charge, often used to highlight virtuous behavior.

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The community praised the firefighter's compassionate bravery.
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