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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024kind•ness /ˈkaɪndnɪs/USA pronunciation n. - the state or quality of being kind;
kind behavior:[uncountable]Show a little kindness. - a kind act;
favor:[countable]Please, do me a kindness and leave.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024kind•ness (kīnd′nis),USA pronunciation n. - the state or quality of being kind:kindness to animals.
- a kind act;
favor:his many kindnesses to me. - kind behavior:I will never forget your kindness.
- friendly feeling;
liking.
- Middle English kindenes. See kind1, -ness 1250–1300
- 1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged benignity, benevolence, humanity, generosity, charity, sympathy, compassion, tenderness.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged good turn.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged malevolence.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged cruelty.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: kindness /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ n - the practice or quality of being kind
- a kind, considerate, or helpful act
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