gentleness
noun
gen·tle·ness
ˈjen-tᵊl-nəs 
: the quality or state of being gentle
especially
: mildness of manners or disposition
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After all, Jesus had just finished praising gentleness, mercy, and peace.
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Emily Chamlee-Wright, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Couch your message in gentleness.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
By contrast, Naroditsky, who went by Danya, the Russian diminutive of his first name, was known for his gentleness, his sensitivity.
—Jordan Himelfarb, Time, 15 Dec. 2025
And it’s even been accepted by the National Eczema Association (which vets the formula for safety and gentleness).
—Ian Michael Crumm, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
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Emily Chamlee-Wright, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Couch your message in gentleness.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
By contrast, Naroditsky, who went by Danya, the Russian diminutive of his first name, was known for his gentleness, his sensitivity.
—Jordan Himelfarb, Time, 15 Dec. 2025
And it’s even been accepted by the National Eczema Association (which vets the formula for safety and gentleness).
—Ian Michael Crumm, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentleness. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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