Empathy And Compassion Terms

verb to cause someone to feel sad or unhappy

• The news of the tragedy will sadden many in the community.
• I was saddened to hear about your loss.
• It really bums me out to see you so saddened.
• The dark clouds seemed to sadden the whole atmosphere of the room.

adjective Causing strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy.

• The movie had a tear-jerking ending that left the audience in tears.
• I watched a tear-jerking video on social media that made me cry.
• That book is so tear-jerking, it's a real tearjerker.
• The heartfelt speech was so moving, it was truly tear-jerking.

noun lack of compassion or empathy; cruelty

• The heartlessness of the dictator's regime was evident in their cruel treatment of dissidents.
• I can't believe the heartlessness of some people, it's just so mean.
• That guy has a heart of stone, pure heartlessness.
• The heartlessness of the storm left a path of destruction in its wake.