kindness

Word parts

kind + -ness

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ or /ˈkaɪndnəs/

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Noun

Singular kindness

Plural kindnesses

1. (uncountable) The quality of being kind. When you have kindness, you do many kind things.
2. (uncountable) Kind things people do. When you help people you are showing kindness.