Definition of Compassion

awareness of an individual’s suffering

Examples of Compassion in a sentence

The woman’s compassion for others led her to become a nun.  

According to the court record, the serial killer showed no compassion for his victims.  

The police officer’s voice was filled with compassion when she talked to the rape victim.  

Since the teenaged bully did not feel compassion for the young children he harassed, he never apologized for his actions.  

My employer showed compassion when he allowed me to work at home so I could care for my ill mother.  

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