Compassionateness

Compassionateness is a noun that describes the quality of being compassionate, or the act of showing sympathy and concern for others. It is the ability to feel someone else’s pain and to want to alleviate their suffering.

  • English word type: Noun
  • American English pronunciation: /kəmˈpæʃənətnəs/
  • Synonyms: kindness, empathy, mercy, tenderness
  • Easily confused with: compassion, which is the noun form of the adjective compassionate

Examples:

  • Her compassionateness towards her patients was greatly appreciated by her colleagues.
  • The organization’s compassionateness was demonstrated by their relief efforts in the earthquake-stricken region.
  • Compassionateness is an essential trait for healthcare professionals to have.