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Definition of kindness

kindness

/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
kind · ness
Adverb:kindly
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Plural:kindnesses
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Adjective:kind
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• noun

1

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

Example

"The teacher was widely admired for her patience and kindness toward struggling students."

2

A helpful, considerate, or generous act performed for someone.

Example

"Leaving hot meals on our porch while we were recovering from the flu was a wonderful kindness."

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• Rhymes for kindness

• Nearby Words

kindliness
kindling
kindly
kindness
kindred
kinesthetic
kinesthetically

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English as kindenes, formed from the Old English adjective gecynde ('natural, native, benign') and the suffix -ness. The word originally referred to kinship or noble courtesy before settling into its modern sense of benevolence and compassion.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kindness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kindness
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