KINDHEARTEDNESS Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

kindheartedness

noun

Definition of kindheartedness

as in kindness

sympathetic concern for the well-being of others through the kindheartedness of a local veterinarian, the stray cat's broken leg was mended without charge

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as in sympathy

the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune her natural kindheartedness is one reason why she's thinking about becoming a medical missionary

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Noun

Patience and kindness can go a long way, Henderson says, and Seshadri reminds everyone to extend that respect to the airport staff and your fellow passengers.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Be patient when a grocery store cashier with disabilities rings up your items — kindness can go a long way.

— John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of kindness

Noun

On my first listen to Nirosta Steel, I was so affected by the tenderness of the music and his voice.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
On screen, Guitarrica’s expressive and angular visage conveys the fright and uncertainty that afflict his character, who is desperate for tenderness.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of tenderness

Noun

But the decisions that define organizations—those involving ethics, trust, compassion, purpose and culture—remain deeply human responsibilities.

— Elisa Mallis, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Many healthcare workers preserve human dignity through compassion, patience, and care.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

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