uncompassion

com·pas·sion

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh m-pash-uh n]
- /kəmˈpæʃ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh m-pash-uh n]
- /kəmˈpæʃ ən/

Definitions of uncompassion word

noun uncompassion a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. 1
verb with object uncompassion Archaic. to compassionate. 1

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Origin of uncompassion

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin compassiōn- (stem of compassiō). See com-, passion

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Parts of speech for Uncompassion

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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uncompassion popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Antonyms for uncompassion

noun uncompassion

lifesaver — a person who rescues another from danger of death, especially from drowning.
mercy — compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.

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