kindness

noun

ˈkīn(d)-nəs How to pronounce kindness (audio)
Definition of kindnessnext
1
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

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2
as in sympathy
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?

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3
as in courtesy
an act of kind assistance what a kindness to allow us to use your car for the funeral

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Recent Examples of kindness Human beings continue to show one another kindness, some until their last breaths. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 Nearly everyone surveyed made mention of their kindness and welcoming nature. — Veronica Lopez, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 Friends and colleagues contrasted her pugnacious political statements with her personal kindness and good humor. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Acts of kindness are few and far between in the punishing Myanmar textile factory where young San Kyi (Nandar Myat Aung) makes a meager living, hunched over a sewing machine. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for kindness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
  1. tenderness
  2. sympathy
  3. service
  4. generosity
  5. compassion
  6. grace
  7. attentiveness
  8. heart
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  • Symptoms can include a lump in the armpit, dimpled skin on the chest, red or flaky skin near the nipple, pain or tenderness on the chest or armpit, clear or bloody nipple discharge and an inverted nipple, per the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Watch for other signs of pregnancy like breast tenderness, weight gain, and nausea.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 2026
Definition of tenderness
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  • Allstate and Hartford Insurance also rose more than 2% in sympathy.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Frandel offered no sympathy for Sochor’s advanced age, pointing out that Sochor’s father will turn 99 this year.
    — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of sympathy
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  • Ellis said the county and Atlanta’s school board need that tax revenue to fund services like hospitals, courts and childhood education over the next three decades.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • District Attorney Timothy Good thanked the grand jury for their service.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
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  • Guelaguetza — also known as Los Lunes del Cerro, or Mondays on the Hill — is a centuries-old celebration rooted in community, generosity and cooperation, where the people of Oaxaca come together through music, dance, food and craftsmanship.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
  • The Gracious Visionary interweaves documentary and reenacted components to tell the story of how his mindset was shaped by learning philosophy, playing cards and the generosity of others.
    — Nick Vivarelli for Variety, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Definition of generosity
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  • Beyond helping during traumatic calls, Lopez, Domino’s handler, said bringing him to a scene represents an effort to show residents a different side of law enforcement, one built around compassion and trust.
    — Verónica Egui Brito July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Food for thought Guests are also offered food for thought in workshops on topics like mindfulness, self-compassion over self-criticism, finding your why and how to get better sleep.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of compassion
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  • This is Southport's favorite son, and one of golf's most beloved figures because of his grace handling more tough losses than wins.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Odette Estate is named in homage to characters from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and essays by Proust because the moniker represents grace and triumph.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of grace
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  • There’s an attentiveness to fellow-travellers who misread him, and a desire to understand what other people are looking for.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
  • That attentiveness showed up in small ways throughout our stay.
    — Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
Definition of attentiveness
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  • England went ahead of Argentina in the 55th minute of their semifinal, but Messi found another gear and set up both late goals to break England’s hearts and keep Argentina’s run alive.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • The change of heart partly hinges on Camille’s conversations with her husband, Robert, who is freaking out over what’s been happening to Juliette.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026
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