Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - caring

~ adj 1 someone who is caring thinks about what other people need or would like, and tries to help them  (a warm and caring man | a very caring attitude) 2 be past caring informal to not worry about something because you are very tired, upset, or worried about something else 3 caring profession a job that involves looking after other people  (Like most of the caring professions, nursing is very badly paid.)