Meaning & use

kindness

noun·Everyday

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate toward others.

See it in a sentence

Her kindness toward strangers made a lasting impression on everyone she met.

A small act of kindness, like holding the door, can brighten someone's day.

A note on using this word

"Kindness" can also mean a specific helpful act, as in "she did me a kindness."

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

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