Empathy

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun the quality of being well meaning; kindness

adjective benevolent (showing kindness and goodwill)

  • The philanthropist's benevolence towards the less fortunate is well-known in the community.
  • She showed her benevolence by helping out her neighbors with groceries during the lockdown.
  • Dude, that guy's benevolence knows no bounds - he's always helping out strangers.
  • The sun's benevolence shone down on the fields, bringing warmth and growth to the crops.

noun a person who listens, especially in an attentive manner

  • The speaker emphasized the importance of active listening skills in order to be an effective listener.
  • I can tell she's a good listener because she always pays attention when I talk.
  • She's a great listener, always there to lend an ear when you need it.
  • The music spoke to the listener's soul, evoking deep emotions and memories.

noun extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration

  • Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an excessive need for admiration and a lack of empathy.
  • Her constant selfies and obsession with her appearance are signs of her narcissism.
  • Don't be such a narcissist, nobody wants to hear you talk about yourself all the time.
  • The politician's narcissism blinded him to the needs of the people he was supposed to serve.

verb Trusting is a present participle form of the verb trust, which means to have confidence in or rely on someone or something.

adjective Trusting can also be used as an adjective to describe someone who has a tendency to trust others easily.

  • Trusting someone with sensitive information requires a high level of confidence in their integrity.
  • I'm not sure about trusting him with the keys to the house while we're away.
  • I wouldn't recommend trusting that guy, he seems a bit shady.
  • Trusting your instincts can often lead to making the right decisions in difficult situations.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

  • In situations of conflict, it is often advised to turn the other cheek and respond with kindness.
  • When someone is rude to you, sometimes it's best to just turn the other cheek and not engage.
  • If someone starts drama, just turn the other cheek and walk away.
  • Turning the other cheek can be a way to show strength and resilience in the face of adversity.