CARING Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of caring

as in compassionate

having or showing concern for the well-being of others There are many caring people in the community.

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verb

present participle of care

as in watching

to have an interest or concern for a teacher who cares what happens to her students long after they leave her classroom

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Recent Examples of caring

Adjective

Samuel’s family describes him, the second youngest of seven siblings, as a caring and generous person who, at his best, was quick to laugh, loved chocolate conchas and video games, and dreamed of becoming a graphic designer. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 The magazine has turned into a global media brand, which aims to help kids become curious, creative, caring and confident through content that nurtures and develops kids. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

Harvard and its peer institutions won’t suddenly stop caring about their largest benefactors. — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 Football is putting itself in a bit of jeopardy, allowing people to experience it without caring, entertaining the fantasy and gambling and the social aspect. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring

Adjective

Perinatal palliative care is an important and compassionate option.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Rodriguez described her daughter as kind, compassionate and full of life.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Verb

Minute by minute Later on Wednesday, investors will be closely watching the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting in September.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Mark won the Met Mile at Belmont Park—a prestigious Grade 1 race, the highest level of thoroughbred competition—with the long-shot horse, and watching his brother succeed brought a rush of emotion.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of watching

Adjective

Larger-than-life Halloween celebrations rise up every October like the Great Pumpkin (or a benevolent spooky spirit or two) to captivate visitors with parades, caramel apples, costume contests, and more.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
Promotional images and films conjured a playful, adaptable and benevolent house — plastic as the building block of family happiness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

The misery of the situation could feel overwhelming, even cruel, but Cahyono’s observation of Sumiati’s struggles is humane and sympathetic.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Mills, sympathetic to conspiratorial beliefs about the 2020 election and hailed by some election skeptics as a champion of voting integrity, has long clashed with members, squabbling over his power.

— Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

The hurricane's impact extends far beyond upstream crude extraction, with markets now increasingly concerned about potential disruptions to US refining capacity.

— , CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
But the disparity also illustrates why neither ESPN nor the NFL should be particularly concerned about Monday's unusually poor number.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of concerned

Adjective

The service Enthusiastic, thoughtful, and caring, the service here is warm and heartfelt.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
As Toby Ziegler and Josiah Bartlett could tell you, the only way to change is the world is with a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

Nuanced, resonant verse paints a clear-eyed, profoundly loving portrait of a teen navigating the complexities of growing up.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Da Corte and his studio assistants personally painted this 32-foot-tall remake, which doubles as both a loving homage and a means of raising a great work to new heights.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026