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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Despite lockdown, hundreds of people lined the streets for Judith's funeral, remembering her kindness and love of life.
From BBC
Harry's wife Emma, 37, said it "restored their faith in humanity - she didn't have to do that, but she did. Her kindness meant I could feed my daughter, make sure she was warm."
From BBC
“He led with kindness and made everyone on our set feel seen.”
From Los Angeles Times
It would be the last moment of kindness she would encounter for the rest of her journey.
From Los Angeles Times
Nanos told NBC in a text message that "kindness matters" and that it was "every cops duty to stand up and be that voice for our victims".
From BBC
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