GENTLENESS Synonyms: 202 Similar and Opposite Words

gentleness

noun

Definition of gentleness

as in kindness

the quality of having a generally kind and agreeable manner The students quickly learned that despite their new teacher's gentleness, good grades had to be earned through hard work.

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Recent Examples of gentleness Check Google, Yelp and Nextdoor reviews for patterns around gentleness and communication. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Salinger reveals Holden’s gentleness, itself a rejection of masculine norms of strength, through a determined honesty that is antithetical to the boasting in which his male peers repeatedly engage. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 Practice kindness, and goodness and faithfulness and gentleness and self-control. — Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Your gentleness with yourself becomes real strength. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gentleness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness

Noun

At a time filled with so much sadness, your kindness has reminded me that there is still so much good in humanity.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Her flop of a debate performance left her sounding like someone with no vision or kindness — career suicide for someone who has made her reputation on both traits.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of kindness

Noun

To add a little sour to the sweetness, however, why not add accessories that have some edge?

— Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweetness

Noun

For instance, Sentry works with trucking clients to improve driver ergonomics to enhance attentiveness and focus, which Zernicke says is a high-return-on-investment for fleet operators.

— Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Throughout the studies, participants also reported less daytime sleepiness, less frequent muscle weakness, and greater attentiveness.

— Elaine Chen, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of attentiveness

Noun

DeSantis said the leadership switch would not hinder the state's emergency responsiveness.

— CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Leaders in each unit were frustrated that their counterparts didn’t seem to appreciate the need for policy consistency or market responsiveness.

— Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of responsiveness

Noun

To travel well often means opening yourself up to discomfort or difference, which inherently means a willingness to make a fool of yourself.

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
True qualification now demands a willingness to embrace new information, recent adaptive experience, a clear understanding of one's core problem-solving ability, and conviction to act under pressure.

— Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

Eat your snack 15-60 minutes before exercise, adjusting the portion and timing based on your last meal, workout intensity, and digestive tolerance.

— Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
Although individual rulers adopted Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Daoism, or traditional Mongol religion, the Mongols generally practiced religious tolerance.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of tolerance

Noun

The article cautions against outsourcing relationship building to AI, noting that authentic connections require time, vulnerability, and generosity, offering no immediate gratification.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Her strength, warmth, generosity, and unmistakable personality left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

— Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026