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kindness

[kahynd-nis]

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noun

the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.

a kind act; favor: his many kindnesses to me.

kind behavior: I will never forget your kindness.

friendly feeling; liking.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English kindenes. See kind¹, -ness

Related forms

self-kind·ness, noun

Synonyms
1, 3. benignity, benevolence, humanity, generosity, charity, sympathy, compassion, tenderness. 2. good turn.

Antonyms
1. malevolence. 3. cruelty.

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Example Sentences

It is a quirk of human nature that the person who does an act of kindness may forget it, but the recipient does not.

My beautiful, slightly premature son had shown enormous kindness in the timing of his birth.

The right praised him as a man of principle who also overflowed with the milk of human kindness.

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It is a quirk of human nature that the person who does an act of kindness may forget it, but the recipient does not.

My beautiful, slightly premature son had shown enormous kindness in the timing of his birth.

The right praised him as a man of principle who also overflowed with the milk of human kindness.

But the only thing these feral cats are in danger of is being killed by kindness.

If it were somehow necessary for people to depend on the kindness of strangers, they might find reasons to care about them.

The boy never forgot the encounter or the man's kindness.

Rosenberg hasn't always relied on the kindness of strangers.

Small acts of kindness made a big difference when adversity struck our bicycle group the other day.

We have to depend on the kindness of veritable strangers.

Both were directed at crushing the ultimate qualities of kindness and individuality.

The world's refugees must rely on the kindness of strangers, in many cases a tenuous hope.

Unilateral forgiveness is an act of kindness to one's self.

Thank you for your clarity of vision and the demonstration of your kindness.

Social networking tends to create self-reinforcing spirals of reciprocal kindness.

Your legacy of loving kindness and caring will be with us always.

It will simply eat up your kindness and consume your productivity.

The sense of national solidarity and the kindness between strangers were overwhelming.

The study could also help researchers identify genes that govern behavioral traits, such as aggressiveness or kindness.

Sorround with goodness and kindness and you will feel different.

Their emphasis on schools that model kindness and encourage collaboration is especially on target.

Mentor insists on evidence for the fineness of mind and the kindness of soul.

Tax breaks explain some of the kindness of strangers.

There's a kindness that you didn't see so much of before.

She has never interacted with him beyond their initial encounter and has simply equated a large some of money with kindness.

His kindness and gentle soul touched everyone who met him.

We look from the outside as if we're unfamiliar with the small-town virtues of kindness and charity.

Layton belonged to that rare breed which inspires contagious optimism and faith in human kindness.

It's an ideal setting for romance, where you are greeted with gentle smiles and old-world kindness.

Frequently seeing others do kind things makes kindness acceptable.

Researchers have found that the program increases kindness and acceptance of others and decreases negative aggression.

What a rare and welcome bit of kindness this article demonstrates.

Ofifce underlings will be so deferential it might be almost unbearable, but enjoy it and return the kindness.

Most humans don't understand the kindness they are showing to all of the dogs, if they don't play favorites.

People are more likely to lend a hand to a perfect stranger if they have benefited from such kindness in the past.

Forni has devoted his career to convincing people to conduct their lives with kindness and civility.

Together they learned the values of friendship, teamwork, honesty and kindness to others.

It's a nice moment of dark humor and kindness in a bleak story.

Her deeds of kindness were legendary and she leaves a deep void.

Others were the strangers whose kindness he encountered everywhere.

His kindness and sense of humor will remain everlasting memories with all who knew and loved him.

Feed him with the milk of human kindness and the opposite will probably happen.

Well her last owner was male and he didn't treat her with kindness.

He treated his patients with much kindness and dignity.

Rural people place a higher value on kindness and community, and those are a bit scarcer on elite college campuses.

Consistency and firm kindness works best in our home.

His warmth, sense of humor, kindness and wise counsel will be sorely missed.

Yes, but be sure to smother him with kindness when you do so.

He has not threatened large companies recently and has shown kindness to small ones.

If not for the kindness of an elderly neighbor who felt sorry for her and fed her when she could, this dog may not be here today.

She lived her life with character, kindness and generosity.

People, whatever thier views, deserve honesty and kindness.

Texan's treat each other with respect and down-to-Earth kindness.

His kindness always led him to see the good in people.

His family, friends and community will never forget his extraordinary principles, kindness and strength.

She sounds so well-grounded and it's clear that your household is positively oozing with mutual respect and kindness.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor, courtly manner and kindness.

Will be missed for her wit, intellect, and kindness.

But what stood out about him to many was the deep kindness he poured out on.

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World English Dictionary

kindness (ˈkaɪndnɪs)

—n
1.	the practice or quality of being kind
2.	a kind, considerate, or helpful act

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Idioms & Phrases

kindness

see kill with kindness; milk of human kindness.

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