All understanding synonyms
un·der·stand·ing
U u adj understanding
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- perceptive — having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.
- forgiving — disposed to forgive; indicating forgiveness: a forgiving soul; a forgiving smile.
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
- sensitive — endowed with sensation; having perception through the senses.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- forbearing — to refrain or abstain from; desist from.
- patient — a person who is under medical care or treatment.
- discerning — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
- responsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.