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compassion fatigue

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compassion fatigue

fatigue, emotional distress, or apathy resulting from the constant demands of caring for others or from constant appeals from charities: compassion fatigue experienced by doctors and nurses.

Origin:
1980–85, Americanism
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compassion fatigue  
n.  A jaded attitude on the part of a contributor toward appeals for donations or charitable aid.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry:  compassion fatigue
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See donor fatigue
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