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

Neal's family described him as smart, quiet, caring and not an aggressive person. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026 And for those who are unsure of how to start the process or where to find helpful information, community partners not only offer homeownership seminars but also have knowledgeable, caring professionals available to help. — Patricia Mason, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

Her caring, upbeat and vibrant personality will always be remembered. — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 The real Lindsay was generously loving and caring towards everyone - me, our kids, family, friends, and her patients. — Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring

Adjective

The program, also known as compassionate use, is a regulatory pathway that helps dying patients get unproven drugs outside of a clinical trial.

— Gerry Smith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
While everyone else seemed to be compassionate and understanding, David sometimes was not.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

The Musk Myth How Hollywood burnished the entrepreneur’s image as a benevolent genius.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Stülpnagel drops in, makes vague, benevolent pronouncements, and asks Frank to hide little notes for fellow anti-Hitler plotters.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

Psyllium husk is a popular supplement that may provide some helpful benefits.

— Melissa Fiorenza, HEALTH, 11 Sep. 2026
Antidepressants can be helpful for moderate to severe depression, but they are typically not warranted for mild depression, as the side effects might outweigh any potential benefits.

— Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

The entire cast is well chosen, with nice turns also from Katherine Waterston as the somewhat sympathetic Countess, Jonny Lee Miller as Mayor Walworth, and Sky Yang as Scribe, among others.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
However, gathering in sympathetic support outside a courthouse will not fix anything.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

Fourth-generation Iowa farmer Mark Mueller is concerned that high diesel prices could wipe out his profits this year.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
These advocates, in many cases, aren’t concerned about those issues, and believe that if humanity somehow survives the AI age, we are headed for a utopian future full of abundant health and scientific breakthroughs.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of concerned

Adjective

Could thoughtful architecture, practical living spaces, durable materials and useful amenities be delivered without pushing homes into the highest end of the market?

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
If leaders distinguish between thoughtful and careless risks, people can move boldly without lowering the bar.

— Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

Flight attendant had the heart of a child Alicia Nicole Titus, 28, whose parents live in Dexter, was a positive, peace-loving, let's-make-the-world-a-better-place kind of person.

— Sheryl Lee, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Customers would make the trip to the store just to see Gunner with his warm and loving nature.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026