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compassionate

[kəmˈpæʃənət]
adjective
compassivo
1. feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
The nurse showed a compassionate approach to her patients.
A enfermeira mostrou uma abordagem compassiva com seus pacientes.
2. motivated by or showing mercy and sympathy
A compassionate policy toward refugees was implemented.
Uma política compassiva em relação aos refugiados foi implementada.
Synonyms
sympatheticempathetickindmercifulbenevolentcaring
Antonyms
callouscruelindifferentmercilessheartlessunsympathetic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compassivo
most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
misericordioso
more formal or literary alternative
Portugal
compassivo
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
piedoso
more archaic or literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a compassionate heart
show compassion for someone
compassionate leave (British) - ausência por motivos humanitários
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