KINDNESS Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word kindness. (close relations)
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| benevolence | nounn | |||||
noun • disposition to do good • an inclination to do kind or charitable acts • an act intending or showing kindness and good will | ||||||
| care | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • an anxious feeling • a cause for feeling concern • attention and management implying responsibility for safety • activity involved in maintaining something in good working order verb • feel concern or interest • provide care for • to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • be concerned with | ||||||
| charity | nounn | |||||
noun • a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) • a kindly and lenient attitude toward people • an activity or gift that benefits the public at large • pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers • an institution set up to provide help to the needy | ||||||
| compassion | nounn | |||||
noun • a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering • the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it | ||||||
| consideration | nounn | |||||
noun • the process of giving careful thought to something • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) • kind and considerate regard for others • a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||
| empathy | nounn | |||||
noun • understanding and entering into another's feelings | ||||||
| friendliness | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company • a friendly disposition | ||||||
| generosity | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being willing to give your money or time • acting generously | ||||||
| gentleness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual • acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered | ||||||
| goodwill | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets) • the friendly hope that something will succeed • a disposition to kindness and compassion | ||||||
| grace | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors • (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence • elegance and beauty of movement or expression • a sense of propriety and consideration for others • a disposition to kindness and compassion • a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at | ||||||
| helpfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of providing useful assistance • friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition | ||||||
| love | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a strong positive emotion of regard and affection • any object of warm affection or devotion • a beloved person; used as terms of endearment • a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction • a score of zero in tennis or squash • sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people verb • have a great affection or liking for • get pleasure from • be enamored or in love with • have sexual intercourse with | ||||||
| sympathy | nounn | |||||
noun • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion • sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish) • a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other | ||||||
| thoughtfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • kind and considerate regard for others • the trait of thinking carefully before acting • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||
| tolerance | nounn | |||||
noun • the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions • a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior • the act of tolerating something • willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits | ||||||
| understanding | nounn | |||||
noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination adjective satellite • characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy | ||||||
| warmth | nounn | |||||
noun • the sensation caused by heat energy • a warmhearted feeling • the quality of having a moderate degree of heat • the trait of being intensely emotional • a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love | ||||||
| benignity | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being kind and gentle • a kind act | ||||||
| forgivingness | nounn | |||||
noun • tendency to be kind and forgiving | ||||||