- feeling or showing care for, concern about, or attentiveness to other people's needs; compassionate; thoughtful: I often speak of our desire to build a smart and caring nation that nurtures its citizens.He's such a caring person and a great friend to me.
- relating to the task of identifying and tending to the needs of others, especially those who cannot look after themselves: The study showed that in this country, women are responsible for the bulk of unpaid domestic and caring work.Empathy is important in caring professions such as nursing and social work, but avoiding burnout is also essential.
- the act or practice of showing concern for, displaying attentiveness to, or tending to the needs of others: In these stories, we can see what caring, compassion, and altruism look like distilled to their purest forms.During this nursing course, you will study caring, communication, health promotion, and infection prevention.
- feeling or showing care and compassion
- of or relating to professional social or medical care
- the practice or profession of providing social or medical care
