humaneness

noun

Definition of humanenessnext
as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others with more humaneness than good sense, I decided to take in yet another stray cat

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  1. kindness
  2. tenderness
Noun
  • Kind and caring, William, 12, enjoys looking out for others and showing kindness in everyday moments.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Countless stories of Zeke’s kindness, bravery and commitment to a life of servitude took up the nearly eight-hour hearing.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • Infection signs — warmth, redness, tenderness or a fever over 100°F — warrant same-day evaluation, per University of Utah Health.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • Seek prompt care for signs of infection such as warmth, redness or tenderness, or a fever over 100°F.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Definition of tenderness
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“Humaneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humaneness. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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