caring
Americanadjective
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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.
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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
adjective
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feeling or showing care and compassion
a caring attitude
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of or relating to professional social or medical care
nursing is a caring job
noun
Other Word Forms
- caringly adverb
Etymology
Origin of caring
First recorded in 1550–60; care ( def. ), -ing 1 ( def. ), -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Sophie was outgoing, funny, fun to be around, caring, kind and a brilliant mum," she added.
From BBC
"She is genuinely the most kind, caring and compassionate young girl, who brightened everyone's day with her radiant smile and infectious laugh."
From Barron's
Polar bears in the wild only have a 50% chance of surviving into adulthood, but having a mother caring for them improves their odds.
From BBC
“By teaming up, humans and robots can solve big problems like making education more accessible, caring for people and protecting our planet,” said Codey, a robot from Mind Children, a Washington-state startup.
From Los Angeles Times
"Spreading love and joy and caring for his people with endless self-sacrifice in his life and in his death, he towered above as one of the highest and holiest souls."
From BBC
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