caring

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You see, I'm stupid, and caring--caring awfully--might make me stupider.

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  1. adjective Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others: "We formed Generations United to argue for a caring society” (Jack Ossofsky).

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  • The book is a series of interlinked essays that touch on everything from atheism to gardening and caring, and "it has done better for me than any other book I've ever written" says Athill. —  Culture | guardian.co.uk
  • Burke, known as cranky, was so patient and caring -- even though he had to do it three times thanks to a battery malfunction in the microphone. —  Toronto Sun
  • Their daughter was a bubbly, caring, and lively young woman who will be sadly missed by all who knew her, said Mrs Armstrong. —  News round-up
  • Sharing is caring, and if you care about something it makes it relevant. —  WebProNews Feed
  • If someone does end up caring, they will most likely ask you nicely to take it down before taking any kind of legal action ... hopefully. —  StraightUpSearch
 

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