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

Flexible working can be essential for managing sensory demands, cognitive load, health and caring responsibilities. — Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Kind and caring, William, 12, enjoys looking out for others and showing kindness in everyday moments. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Verb

Don’t turn the conversation into a debate, and don’t apologize for caring. — Angela Haupt, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 Seven of 10 adult child caregivers have taken a hit to their job or career to keep caring, and nearly 1 in 3 have raided or scaled back their own retirement savings, Bay Alarm Medical said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring

Adjective

Leaders can be compassionate toward others through leadership and practicing openness, yet their presence will be tense or distant, constantly watching themselves.

— Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Rose said the company was compassionate and did an amazing job.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Verb

In other words, someone who exercises regularly but also spends many hours each day watching television still has additional risks for worse cognitive health because of their passive sedentary behavior.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
The question reflected my own years spent watching youth tournaments at Anaheim's American Sports Centers alongside thousands of volleyball families.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of watching

Adjective

In Chinese mythology, for example, dragons are revered as powerful, benevolent beings associated with rain, rivers, and fertility.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
His single mom, Laura, got by with assistance from the local church and benevolent relatives, including one who bought Warner football cleats.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

Sometimes layovers can be in different countries than your destination, or your flight could get rerouted for some reason, so having your back covered for every country is helpful.

— Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
That helpful wildfire visualization enhancement comes from a script written in JavaScript by remote sensing expert Pierre Markuse.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

Jean is ultimately revealed to be a sympathetic character in search of her sister, Sara Grey (Olivia Booth-Ford), who has been captured by the government organization Damage Control in order to exploit her psychic powers.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
And Aparna Nancherla warms up the ice-cold cast of characters as Matt and Jake’s sympathetic but powerless buddy in HR.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

Unfortunately, despite the best bipartisan intentions of all concerned over the last 18 months, any initiative for a federal TV and film has withered on the Executive Office and Congressional vine.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Later in life, Didulo seemed especially concerned with — and sensitive to — housing justice.

— Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of concerned

Adjective

The shoulder pads are removable, a thoughtful detail that allows the top to be worn as a statement or in a more relaxed fashion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
The pair tapped Van Eyssen, an alum of famed Asian hospitality brand Aman, to curate the spa’s program, which reflected her thoughtful and holistic approach to wellness.

— Vogue, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

Lopez-Cornejo's family remembers him as a loving son, brother and father.

— Nick Caloway, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
The bright artwork and friendly prose capture the complexities of kids’ emotions and celebrate the fun that a loving caregiver and child can have together even when life feels tough.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

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