Words Related To Empathy

noun lack of pity or compassion; mercilessness

• The judge's pitilessness towards the defendant was evident in his harsh sentencing.
• She showed no pitilessness when firing her employee for repeated mistakes.
• The boss's pitilessness is what makes him such a tough cookie to work for.
• The storm raged on with a pitilessness that seemed almost personal.

noun the ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something

verb present participle of the verb 'understand', indicating the act of comprehending or realizing something

adjective showing empathy or tolerance towards others

• A deep understanding of the subject matter is essential for success in this field.
• I'm still trying to wrap my head around the concept, but I think I'm starting to get it.
• I finally have a good grasp on what's going on - it's all coming together now.
• Understanding is like a light bulb that illuminates the path to knowledge.