compassion

Definition

Deep awareness of the suffering of others that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such states.

Etymology

From Middle English compassioun, compassion, from Old French compassion, from Ecclesiastical Latin compassio (“sympathy”), from Latin compati, past participle compassus (“to suffer together with”), from com- (“together”) + pati (“to suffer”); see passion.

Example Sentences

• "Oh! the unspeakable privilege to have Him for our Father, who is the Father of mercies and compassions, and those not barren, fruitless pityings, for He is withal the God of all consolations."
• "Other people's problems, they overwhelm my mind / They say compassion is a virtue, but I don't have the time"
• "In many ways, people today lack compassion as a way to internalize and experience the inner soul of the other person, animals, and the universe. We need to reintroduce compassion so humanity may survive."

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