kindness

/ˈkaɪndnəs/noun

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

Example sentences

“The strangers showed us great kindness when our car broke down.”
“Her small act of kindness made the new student feel welcome.”

Countable in 'do someone a kindness'. 'Kill them with kindness' means to disarm hostility by being relentlessly nice.

Synonyms for kindness

compassion
consideration
warmth
generosity
kindheartedness

Antonyms

cruelty
unkindness
meanness

Find it in: Positive words.

Related words

maliceThe wish to hurt someone or see them suffer, or pleasure taken in their misfortune.empathyThe ability to understand and share what another person is feeling or thinking.tendernessThe quality of showing gentle, loving care toward others.devotionThe state of being deeply committed to a person, cause, or activity, or the act of committing yourself in that way.tenderOf meat or vegetables, soft and easy to cut and chew.admirationA warm feeling of respect and wonder toward someone or something impressive.