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uncompassion

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English

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Etymology

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From un- +‎ compassion.

Noun

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uncompassion (uncountable)

  1. Lack or absence of compassion; compassionlessness.
    • 2005, Youwei Kang, Ta T'ung Shu:
      In this way, they may not be able to fill out their normal span of life; yet, since all must die some time, it is a 'having compassion 'in the midst of uncompassion'.