kindness
Americannoun
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the state or quality of being kind.
kindness to animals.
- Synonyms:
- tenderness, compassion, sympathy, charity, generosity, humanity, benevolence, benignity
- Antonyms:
- malevolence
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a kind act; favor.
his many kindnesses to me.
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kind behavior.
I will never forget your kindness.
- Synonyms:
- tenderness, compassion, sympathy, charity, generosity, humanity, benevolence, benignity
- Antonyms:
- cruelty
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friendly feeling; liking.
noun
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the practice or quality of being kind
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a kind, considerate, or helpful act
Other Word Forms
- self-kindness noun
Etymology
Origin of kindness
First recorded in 1250–1300, kindness is from the Middle English word kindenes. See kind 1, -ness
Example Sentences
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Sir Patrick died on 2 January at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and a family friend said everyone who knew him, "across all age groups", would miss his kindness and humour.
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When I waited tables, kindness was certainly appreciated, but attentiveness mattered much more.
Raised by his grandparents in Jamaica until he joined his parents in London at the age of nine, his grandmother ran the household with warmth and discipline, instilling responsibility and kindness.
From BBC
In his life, Mr. Sasse has showed that conviction and kindness can share a spine.
Ms Wood said she has been "completely overwhelmed by the kindness of friends, family and complete strangers".
From BBC
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