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

Her pain becomes something to be shared with a caring audience, rather than privately medicated into oblivion. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 There was Peyton Stewart, who was so caring that Thompson affectionately called her Mom. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

Being caring doesn’t require being available in every direction at once. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026 Family described Thakur in an online fundraiser for her funeral as caring, loving and selfless. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 10 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

Should cabin fever somehow strike, the hotel can arrange adventures further afield, from whale-watching and boat trips along the Costa Del Sol coast to private hikes through the Andalusian mountains and even cheesemaking at a local goat farm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Imagine watching a political campaign video in which a candidate admits to taking a bribe.

— Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 30 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

Fascination around Coppola’s stylish, sympathetic biopic of the Dauphine of France has hardly waned in the 20 years since its release.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
The three most prominent characters are charismatic and sympathetic in equal measure.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 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

Patrick is a mix of stately confidence and thoughtful inquiry.

— Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
And there’s a useful distinction between dressing down to make someone else comfortable and being thoughtful about the signals your clothes send.

— Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026