Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: COMPASSION

• A. kindness
• B. sympathy
• C. cruelty
• D. empathy

Hint:

Look for emotional opposites when dealing with abstract human traits.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the word "compassion".
"Compassion" means sympathy and concern for the suffering of others. Step 2: Evaluate the options.
% Option (1) KINDNESS: Synonym.
% Option (2) SYMPATHY: Synonym.
% Option (3) CRUELTY: Opposite of compassion — implies a lack of empathy or kindness.
% Option (4) EMPATHY: Synonym.