Compassion vs. Kindness

Compassionnoun

Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

Compassionverb

(obsolete) To pity.

Compassionnoun

Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration.

Compassionverb

To pity.

Compassionnoun

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

Compassionnoun

the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

Compassionnoun

sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

Compassion

Compassion motivates people to go out of their way to help the physical, mental, or emotional pains of another and themselves. Compassion is often regarded as having sensitivity, which is an emotional aspect to suffering.

Kindnessnoun

The state of being kind.

Kindnessnoun

An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.

Kindnessnoun

The state or quality of being kind, in any of its various senses; manifestation of kind feeling or disposition beneficence.

Kindnessnoun

A kind act; an act of good will; as, to do a great kindness.

Kindnessnoun

the quality of being warm-hearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

Kindnessnoun

tendency to be kind and forgiving

Kindnessnoun

a kind act

Kindnessnoun

the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

Kindnessnoun

a kind act

Kindness

Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward. Kindness was one of the main topics in the Bible.