kindness
noun
kind·ness ˈkīn(d)-nəs 
1
: the quality or state of being kind
treating people with kindness and respect
2
: a kind deed : favor
They did me a great kindness.
3
archaic : affection
Synonyms
- benevolence
- boon
- courtesy
- favor
- grace
- indulgence
- mercy
- service
- turn
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Example Sentences
We thanked her for her many kindnesses. You would be doing me a great kindness if you agreed to help.
Recent Examples on the Web Both Fox and Tenerife stress that self-kindness is crucial at this moment. 
Kells Mcphillips, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 His kindness, humor, and love of people will always be an inspiration to me. Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Their genuine kindness and love is an example for all of us. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 1 July 2022 According to Hafenbrack, loving kindness is an underrated form of meditation that puts people into a state of mindfulness. Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Your kindness has been an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 8 June 2022 His kindness, loving nature and big smile is what drew her to him. Megan Taros, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2022 Ahead of the film’s release, TIME caught up with Yeoh to talk about her current career renaissance, defying stereotypes, and why kindness is a superpower. Cady Lang, Time, 5 Apr. 2022 Gaga’s a genius at so many things, but it’s a revelation to see how powerful her kindness is. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2022 See More
Kells Mcphillips, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 His kindness, humor, and love of people will always be an inspiration to me. Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Their genuine kindness and love is an example for all of us. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 1 July 2022 According to Hafenbrack, loving kindness is an underrated form of meditation that puts people into a state of mindfulness. Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Your kindness has been an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 8 June 2022 His kindness, loving nature and big smile is what drew her to him. Megan Taros, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2022 Ahead of the film’s release, TIME caught up with Yeoh to talk about her current career renaissance, defying stereotypes, and why kindness is a superpower. Cady Lang, Time, 5 Apr. 2022 Gaga’s a genius at so many things, but it’s a revelation to see how powerful her kindness is. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing kindness
Kids Definition
kindness
noun
kind·ness ˈkīnd-nəs
1
: the quality or state of being gentle and considerate
She helped them out of kindness.
2
: a kind deed : favor You'd be doing me a great kindness by staying.
kindness
noun
1
as in benevolence
an act of kind assistance what a kindness to allow us to use your car for the funeral Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- benevolence
- grace
- mercy
- service
- courtesy
- privilege
- indulgence
- blessing
- favor
- boon
- benefit
- turn
- advantage
- waiver
- dispensation
- liberty
- manna
- godsend
- license
- licence
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- interference
- hindrance
- obstacle
- impediment
- hurdle
2
as in compassion
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune out of the kindness of your heart, would you at least consider adopting this stray cat? Synonyms & Similar Words
- compassion
- sympathy
- generosity
- heart
- mercy
- kindliness
- pity
- kindheartedness
- humanity
- ruth
- good-heartedness
- feelings
- sensitivity
- commiseration
- warmheartedness
- responsiveness
- feeling
- charity
- empathy
- affection
- love
- largeheartedness
- bigheartedness
- altruism
- softheartedness
- regard
- benevolence
- sensibility
- humaneness
- goodwill
- rapport
- humanism
- affinity
- humanitarianism
- benignity
- philanthropy
- benignancy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- indifference
- inhumanity
- mercilessness
- cruelty
- callousness
- coldness
- pitilessness
- hatred
- disinterest
- coldheartedness
- hard-heartedness
- unconcern
- hostility
- harshness
- inhumanness
- animosity
- antipathy
- dislike
3
as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others with touching kindness, the couple offered the stranded tourists a place to stay for the night Synonyms & Similar Words
- tenderness
- generosity
- humaneness
- kindheartedness
- benevolence
- attentiveness
- thoughtfulness
- tenderheartedness
- kindliness
- warmth
- beneficence
- benignity
- warmheartedness
- friendliness
- good-heartedness
- considerateness
- patience
- mercifulness
- graciousness
- benignancy
- compassionateness
- affability
- niceness
- tolerance
- altruism
- understanding
- charitableness
- magnanimity
- pleasantness
- softheartedness
- unselfishness
- leniency
- clemency
- good-naturedness
- philanthropy
- good-temperedness
- charity
- greatheartedness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cruelty
- callousness
- heartlessness
- inhumanity
- savagery
- unkindness
- barbarity
- brutality
- ruthlessness
- savageness
- mercilessness
- brutishness
- barbarousness
- bestiality
- pitilessness
- inconsiderateness
- hard-heartedness
- thoughtlessness
- toughness
- severity
- insensitivity
- sternness
- unkindliness
- cold-bloodedness
- unfeelingness
- meanness
- malevolence
- harshness
- virulence
- grimness
- spitefulness
- hatefulness
- maliciousness
- vitriol