Definition of KINDNESS

kindness

Meanings

Plural: kindnesses

Noun

  • the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
  • tendency to be kind and forgiving
  • a kind act
  • The state of being kind.
  • An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English kindenesse, equivalent to kind + -ness.

Antonyms

unkindness

Scrabble Score: 13

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

Words With Friends Score: 15

kindness is a valid Words With Friends word