KINDNESS Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

kindness

noun

ˈkīn(d)-nəs

Definition of kindness

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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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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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 Loving Venus sits in your 7th House of Partnership, facing nebulous Neptune across your 1st House of Identity, so connection needs kindness while self-expression needs steadiness. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026 In a statement, FOBBV urged the public to treat the organization and Ojai Raptor Center's staff with kindness in light of the news. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Jorge will be remembered for his quiet strength, kindness and unwavering devotion to his family. — Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 Jorge will be remembered for his quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kindness

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Noun

Above all, Chapa 100 is a tribute to those who continue moving forward with tenderness and grace despite hardship.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
His tenderness and vulnerability sets the tone of the show, which takes men’s emotions seriouslywithout lapsing into either the preachy hugging and learning of Ted Lasso or the manipulative melodramatics of, say, A Million Little Pieces.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of tenderness

Noun

From ChatGPT and Claude, to autonomous vehicles, to the music streaming services recommend to users – people are interacting with AI regularly.

— Max Darrow, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Vitaly, the neighbor from Horodyshche, said Berezovska’s mother was inconsolable during the service, which was attended by many.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of service

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

Definition of generosity

Noun

But when a desperate woman carrying an infant appears outside his sanctuary, Parish is forced to choose between compassion and survival.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Blake Lively Blake Lively shares an important reminder for people to show compassion for one another.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of compassion

Noun

The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 10th House of Career, Reputation, and Authority, helping your work, leadership, or public image land with more grace.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Their determination goes beyond willpower and touches the fringes of deeper grace.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of grace

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

While many viewers praise the former child star as the beating heart of the series, her newfound success comes with heightened tabloid scrutiny, thecoverage wading into everything from her looks to her love life.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Taylor splashed a wide-open triple from the top of the arc with 30 seconds to go to give tie the game, and then broke the visitors hearts to improve the Sky’s record to 14-22.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

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