Compassion means caring about someone who is in pain and wanting to help. It is a kind feeling when you see others having problems.
She showed compassion to the sick child.
He feels compassion for the poor people.
In religious or moral talks, compassion means treating others well and caring about their pain. It is seen as a good quality to have.
Compassion is important in many religions.
She acts with great compassion every day.
Sometimes, compassion means feeling sorry for someone, but not necessarily helping. It is a milder feeling like sadness for others.
He felt only compassion, not anger.
They looked at the lost dog with compassion.
Sometimes, 'compassion' means a formal or public way to show sympathy, like statements from groups or leaders after bad events.
The government showed compassion after the disaster.
They offered compassion to the victims’ families.
In psychology, compassion means noticing pain in yourself or others and wanting to help in a calm and kind way. It improves mental health.
Compassion helps people reduce stress and anger.
Mindfulness teaches compassion for yourself.
Sometimes compassion is used when someone asks others to be kind or forgiving. It expresses hope for mercy or help.
He begged for compassion from the judge.
The dog looked at us with compassion.
