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kindness

noun
KYND-nuhs/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/

Pluralkindnesses (some meanings)

2 meanings of kindness

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  1. 1
    noununcountable
    The quality of being nice, caring and helpful to other people.

    Her kindness made the new student feel welcome on his first day.

    Small acts of kindness can change someone's whole day.

    UsageSay kindness to someone and an act of kindness. People do things out of the kindness of their heart.

    Similarcompassion, warmth, consideration, gentleness, generosity

    Oppositecruelty, unkindness, harshness

  2. 2
    nouncountable
    A nice or helpful thing that you do for another person.

    My neighbor did me a kindness and fed my cat while I was away.

    She never forgot the small kindnesses people showed her after the fire.

    UsageYou can say a kindness or kindnesses. Say do someone a kindness, like do someone a favor.

    Similarfavor

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Origin

Made from the word kind and the ending -ness.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · 1 fact