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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Michelle said she spent more than 90 hours a week caring - the carer's allowance is £83.30 which is available to anyone who provides at least 35 hours of care a week.
From BBC
As well as caring for Sophia, Darren has become an advocate for families affected by childhood dementia, working with Alzheimer Scotland and speaking at the Scottish Parliament to push for better awareness and practical support.
From BBC
Messing up may be his thing, but not caring usually is, too.
From Literature
I roll my eyes, not caring that she sees.
From Literature
And yet, when Brickbane had found Clare dying on the road all those years ago, no one had been caring for him.
From Literature
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