Compassionateness and Harshness

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Compassionateness noun - Sympathetic concern for the well-being of others.

Usage example: the unfailing compassionateness of the staff at the hospice

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Harshness is an antonym for compassionateness in topics: grace, mercy.

Harshness noun - A harsh or sharp quality.

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Compassionateness is an antonym for harshness.

Nearby Words: harsh, harshly

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