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kindness Synonyms

Another word for kindness

Choosing another word for kindness depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
benevolence
kindheartedness
compassion
goodwill
Strong
generosity
tenderheartedness
warmth
graciousness
altruism
solicitude

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
favor
good deed
good turn
Strong
courtesy
service
benefaction
boon
indulgence

Opposites of kindness

The opposite of kindness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unkindness
cruelty
meanness
disservice
heartlessness
callousness
malevolence
malice
See all opposites of kindness

• Nearby Words

kindliness
kindling
kindly
kindness
kindred
kinesthetic
kinesthetically

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kindness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kindness
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