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

Hours after Barnett’s death, hundreds gathered on the quad at William Jewell for a candlelight vigil in his honor as others flooded social media to talk about the young man described as kind and caring and someone others wanted to be around. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 Neal's family described him as smart, quiet, caring and not an aggressive person. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

Verb

Artillery, who’s being hunted down by vindictive cops, rightly accuses Lamar of caring more about sourcing vocals than his physical safety. — Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Yet their latest album as Immersion is a work of craft and caring, full of loose but meticulous grooves, open-hearted electronic melodies, and optimism that’s laced with cynicism but not sunk by it. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring

Adjective

Playing Edward as the courtly and compassionate polar-opposite of his awful sister Fanny, MacKay brings a gentle diffidence that syncs beautifully with Edgar-Jones’ delicate reserve.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Her reasoning was that Ted's compassionate coaching style is possible only because Rebecca, as the club's owner, permits it.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Verb

Ask to eat a meal at the chef’s counter; watching the young kitchen team work is its own show.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
In the demo, Meta showed people wearing the glasses while watching an NBA game and multitasking between applications.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of watching

Adjective

Lucia is a largely benevolent force, found in the hospital casebook’s endless descriptive lines.

— Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
With new ownership, the Lakers’ braintrust no longer has the protection of the benevolent Buss family or the baseball-centric Mark Walter.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

Public or nonprofit assistance programs could be helpful, depending on the bill and your situation.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
For parents hoping to get a jump on holiday shopping, especially before the most popular toys start selling out, the list can be a helpful place to start.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

The three most prominent characters are charismatic and sympathetic in equal measure.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The allegations from Charles Spencer are damaging for King Charles and the royal family, but speaking to people outside Buckingham Palace on Friday morning, CBS News found many who were sympathetic to the monarch.

— Holly Williams, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

Voters are deeply concerned about income disparity but also skeptical about the unusual approach of the billionaire tax.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
The organization is particularly concerned about gaps in language access and lack of resources in the district’s special education program.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of concerned

Adjective

Built from water-resistant, 100% cotton Ventile cloth, its classic design benefits from the thoughtful touch of adjustable side adjusters.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Good Zero-Proof Drinks Require More Ingredients, More Time Not only is there more time and labor often involved with these very thoughtful beverages, but raw material costs add up.

— Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026