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- Dictionarykindness/ˈkʌɪn(d)nɪs/
noun
- 1. the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate: "he thanked them for their kindness and support" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of KINDNESS is the quality or state of being kind. How to use kindness in a sentence.
the quality of being generous, helpful, and caring about other people, or an act showing this quality: [ U ] She found his dark features handsome, but was attracted mostly by his kindness. [ C ] She has done him a kindness by reading his books. (Definition of kindness from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, rendering assistance, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology.
Kindness is the sincere and voluntary use of one’s time, talent, and resources to better the lives of others, one’s own life, and the world through genuine acts of love, compassion, generosity, and service. Moreover, kindness involves choice.
the quality of being generous, helpful, and caring about other people, or an act showing this quality: [ U ] She found his dark features handsome, but was attracted mostly by his kindness. [ C ] She has done him a kindness by reading his books. (Definition of kindness from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals. Synonyms: tenderness, compassion, sympathy, charity, generosity, humanity, benevolence, benignity. Antonyms: malevolence. a kind act; favor: his many kindnesses to me. kind behavior: I will never forget your kindness.
Definition of kindness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Kindness is the quality of being gentle, caring, and helpful. We have been treated with such kindness by everybody. American English : kindness / ˈkaɪndnɪs /
The noun kindness can be used for a kind act or to describe someone's temperament. You might say of someone that her kindness is quite genuine, or on the other hand she fakes kindness to get what she wants.
Definition of Kindness. Kindness has been defined as actions intended to benefit others. It may also be defined as "having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature, and as encompassing gentleness, respect, amiability, and concern" (Johnstone, 2010).
