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- Dictionarykind·ness/ˈkīn(d)nəs/
noun
- 1. the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate: "he thanked them for their kindness and support" Similar Opposite
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noun. uk/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/us/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ Add to word listAdd to word list. B2 [ U ] the quality of being kind: love and kindness. [ C ] a kind action: I wanted to thank them for all their kindnesses. More examplesFewer examples. I would like to express my thanks for your kindness. Don't be fooled by his kindness and sensitivity - it's just a front.
The meaning of KINDNESS is the quality or state of being kind. How to use kindness in a sentence.
noun. us / ˈkaɪnd.nəs / uk / ˈkaɪnd.nəs / Add to word list Add to word list. B2 [ U ] the quality of being kind: love and kindness. [ C ] a kind action: I wanted to thank them for all their kindnesses. Fewer examples. I would like to express my thanks for your kindness. Don't be fooled by his kindness and sensitivity - it's just a front.
Kindness is the quality of being gentle, caring, and helpful. We have been treated with such kindness by everybody. American English : kindness / ˈkaɪndnɪs /
Definition of kindness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
noun [ C, U ] uk / ˈkaɪndnəs / us. Add to word list. B2. kind behaviour: Thanks for all your kindness this morning. (Definition of kindness from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of kindness. in Chinese (Traditional) 仁慈, 好意, 體貼… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 仁慈, 好意, 体贴… See more. in Spanish.
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.
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).
