95 Synonyms & Antonyms For KINDNESS

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Definitions kindness [kahynd-nis] / ˈkaɪnd nɪs / NOUN compassion, generosity Synonyms STRONGEST affection altruism benevolence cordiality courtesy decency forbearance gentleness good will goodness grace graciousness hospitality humanity patience solicitude sweetness sympathy tenderness tolerance understanding unselfishness STRONG amiability beneficence charity clemency consideration delicacy heart helpfulness indulgence kindliness magnanimity mildness philanthropy serviceability solicitousness tact thoughtfulness WEAK fellow feeling good intention Antonyms STRONGEST animosity hatred hostility ill will indecency indifference intolerance meanness mercilessness selfishness STRONG thoughtlessness WEAK barbarousness cruelty harshness NOUN helping act; service Synonyms STRONGEST benevolence generosity mercy STRONG accommodation aid alms assistance benediction benefaction benison blessing boon boost bounty charity dispensation favor help indulgence lift philanthropy relief succor WEAK good deed good turn Antonyms STRONGEST meanness selfishness STRONG blockage disadvantage disapproval harm hindrance hurt ill will injury obstruction stop WEAK barbarousness cruelty harshness

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Flexibility isn’t about throwing plans out the window; it’s about giving Future You the kindness and tools needed to survive the week with dignity, warmth and, yes, occasional cheese.

From Salon

"Even if it had gone badly, I was doing myself a kindness to put it to rest and gain some closure," he says.

From BBC

"As we grieve and support one another, we kindly ask that our family's privacy is respected. We thank everyone for their understanding, kindness and condolences."

From BBC

Shockat Adam, Independent MP for Leicester South, said he was taught by Ms Sood and described how she touched "countless lives through her work and kindness".

From BBC

“I think it’s these small acts of kindness that remind us, this is what the holidays are for, and this is what community does.”

From Los Angeles Times

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affection altruism amenity benevolence benefaction beneficence benignity benignancy blessings blessing charitableness clemency compassion complaisance consideration considerations courtesy courtesy culture cultures dispensation favor femininities femininity fondness friendliness generosity generousness genialness geniality gentleness good nature good deed goodness good will good wills grace great-heartedness humanitarianism humanity indulgence kindheartedness kindliness large-heartedness lenity lenity leniency lenience lenience liberality magnanimousness mannerliness mercifulness mildness muliebrity munificence openhandedness pardon pity pleasantness politesse politeness service sociability sociableness softness sweetness sympathy tenderness tenderness thoughtfulness thought toleration unsparingness virtue virtues warmth warmth

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