inclination, tendency, disposition - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"

feeling - the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria"; "he had terrible feelings of guilt"; "I disliked him and the feeling was mutual"

concern - a feeling of sympathy for someone or something; "She felt strong concern for those less fortunate"

kindheartedness - sympathy arising from a kind heart

compassion, compassionateness - a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

commiseration, pity, pathos, ruth - a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity"

compatibility, rapport - a feeling of sympathetic understanding

empathy - understanding and entering into another's feelings

kinship, affinity - a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character; "found a natural affinity with the immigrants"; "felt a deep kinship with the other students"; "anthropology's kinship with the humanities"

mutual affection, mutual understanding - sympathy of each person for the other