caring

[kair-ing]

adjective

1. feeling or showing care for, concern about, or attentiveness to other people's needs; compassionate; thoughtful.

   I often speak of our desire to build a smart and caring nation that nurtures its citizens.

   He's such a caring person and a great friend to me.

2. relating to the task of identifying and tending to the needs of others, especially those who cannot look after themselves.

   The study showed that in this country, women are responsible for the bulk of unpaid domestic and caring work.

   Empathy is important in caring professions such as nursing and social work, but avoiding burnout is also essential.

noun

1. the act or practice of showing concern for, displaying attentiveness to, or tending to the needs of others.

   In these stories, we can see what caring, compassion, and altruism look like distilled to their purest forms.

   During this nursing course, you will study caring, communication, health promotion, and infection prevention.

caring

/ ˈkɛərɪŋ /

adjective

1. feeling or showing care and compassion

   a caring attitude

2. of or relating to professional social or medical care

   nursing is a caring job

noun

1. the practice or profession of providing social or medical care

Other Word Forms

• caringly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of caring¹

First recorded in 1550–60; care ( def. ), -ing ¹ ( def. ), -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

In nearly all states, the cost of caring for children has outpaced even housing and health care, placing immense strain on families and the fabric of our democracy.

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So I sought advice on coping from others who have been through an extended period of caring for a sick or dying loved one.

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First, I’m so sorry for your loss, and I commend you for caring for your father in his old age.

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"He'll be remembered for his kindness, his caring nature, his wit, but more importantly, and more than anything, his infectious smile, it would light up a room," they said.

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OC Animal Care is caring for the dog, the statement said.

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