kindness
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: kindnesses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state of being kind.
Noun
Examples
Jamie's kindness is legendary, so much that people have taken advantage of her.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.
Noun
Examples
How can I thank you for your many kindnesses?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kindness” mean?
The state of being kind.
Is “kindness” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.