Synonyms of caring

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adjective

as in compassionate

having or showing concern for the well-being of others

There are many caring people in the community.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compassionate
• benevolent
• helpful
• sympathetic
• concerned
• thoughtful
• loving
• generous
• humane
• kind
• charitable
• considerate
• nice
• attentive
• solicitous
• kindly
• patient
• kindhearted
• cordial
• selfless
• hospitable
• humanitarian
• philanthropic
• unselfish
• understanding
• beneficent
• softhearted
• good-hearted
• warmhearted
• altruistic
• liberal
• noble
• magnanimous
• tenderhearted
• philanthropical
• neighborly
• brotherly
• devoted
• adoring
• affectionate
• benignant
• munificent
• openhearted
• fond
• freehanded
• greathearted
• tender

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifferent
• dry
• uncaring
• aloof
• detached
• distant
• antisocial
• remote
• cool
• unfeeling
• reserved
• standoffish
• pitiless
• unbending
• frosty
• offish
• unconcerned
• uninvolved
• disaffected
• cold
• unfriendly
• hard-hearted
• ruthless
• callous
• heartless
• cold-eyed
• frigid
• unsentimental
• soulless
• unromantic
• cold-blooded
• unloving
• hard-boiled

caring

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• watching
• looking out (for)
• regarding
• attending
• noticing
• minding
• observing
• heeding
• feeling (for)
• noting
• sympathizing (with)
• empathizing (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• overlooking
• disregarding

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caring relationships

supportive relationships

meaningful relationships

healthy relationships

positive relationships

close relationships

a caring attitude

a compassionate attitude

a charitable attitude

a considerate attitude

a sensitive attitude

a thoughtful attitude

caring parents

attentive parents

kindhearted parents

dedicated parents

involved parents

protective parents

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caring

Adjective

Television was still pretty new and kiddie shows portrayed grown-ups as kind and wise and caring — a concept, or pretense, long ago abandoned by Nick and Disney show writers. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025

Additionally, volunteering develops the soft skills needed to be a competent and caring dentist. —Kristen Moon, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

Maria goes to rehab, continues to struggle with addiction, and enters into a loving relationship with the caring and sympathetic scholar. —Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025

In fact, being direct in your disagreement is smart and caring. —Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025