Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-bleeding-heart

noun

/ə ˈbliːdɪŋ hɑːrt/

Definition

A person who is excessively sympathetic or sentimental, often to the point of being perceived as overly emotional or impractical.

Examples

Many consider her a bleeding heart for her unwavering support of the underprivileged.
His bleeding-heart approach to the problem left some people feeling frustrated by his methods.

Meaning

The term ‘bleeding heart’ is often used to describe individuals who display an extreme level of compassion or sympathy, particularly for social issues such as poverty, injustice, or animal rights. It can carry a connotation of naivety or impracticality in their views.