Definition of FORGIVENESS

forgiveness

Meanings

Plural: forgivenesses

Noun

  • compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
  • the act of excusing a mistake or offense
  • The action of forgiving.
  • A readiness to forgive.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English forgiveness, forgifnes, from Old English forġiefnes, equivalent to forgive + -ness. Cognate with Dutch vergiffenis.

Scrabble Score: 18

forgiveness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
forgiveness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
forgiveness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

forgiveness is a valid Words With Friends word