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compassionate

intermediateB2

/kəmˈpæʃənɪt/ · com-pas-sion-ate

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.

دوسروں کے لیے ہمدردی اور فکر کا اظہار کرنا۔

رحمدل

rahmdil

Formal: رحمی

Synonyms

empathetickindcaringہمدردنرم دلمہربان

Antonyms

indifferentcruelcallousبے حسظالمسخت دل

Common Collocations

  • compassionate care
  • compassionate response
  • compassionate heart

Example Sentences

She is known for her compassionate nature.

وہ اپنی رحمدل فطرت کے لیے مشہور ہے۔

Woh apni rahmdil fitrat ke liye mashhoor hai.

A compassionate approach is essential in nursing.

نرسنگ میں رحمدلانہ رویہ ضروری ہے۔

Nursing mein rahmdilana rawaya zaroori hai.

He offered a compassionate ear to his friend in distress.

اس نے اپنے دوست کی پریشانی میں رحمدلانہ حمایت فراہم کی۔

Us ne apne dost ki pareshani mein rahmdilana himayat faraham ki.

Easily Confused With

passionate:While 'compassionate' refers to showing empathy and concern, 'passionate' describes a strong emotional enthusiasm for something.

Word Family

compassion
nounہمدردی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'compassion' when you hear 'compassionate'—both words share a similar root.

Imagine a warm hug to symbolize care and understanding.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہمدردی کی مثال ہو تم، تمہاری طرح کوئی نہیں، کہیں بھی قلم اُٹھاؤ، لکھو، تو قاضی ہیں تم۔

Hamdardi ki misaal ho tum, tumhari tarah koi nahi, Kahin bhi qalam uthao, likho, to qazi hain tum.

You are an example of compassion, there is no one like you, Wherever you raise the pen, write, then you are the judge.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہمدردی کرنے والا ہمیشہ کامیاب ہوتا ہے۔

Hamdardi karne wala hamesha kamiyab hota hai.

A compassionate person always succeeds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "compassio" — to feel together

First known use: 14th century

The word 'compassionate' comes from the Latin word 'compassio', which means 'to suffer together'. It has evolved to describe a deep empathy and concern for others, particularly in times of suffering.