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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
kind•ness /ˈkaɪndnɪs/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. the state or quality of being kind;
    kind behavior:[uncountable]Show a little kindness.
  2. a kind act;
    favor:[countable]Please, do me a kindness and leave.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
kind•ness  (kīnd′nis),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. the state or quality of being kind:kindness to animals.
  2. a kind act;
    favor:his many kindnesses to me.
  3. kind behavior:I will never forget your kindness.
  4. friendly feeling;
    liking.
  • Middle English kindenes. See kind1, -ness 1250–1300
    1. 3. benignity, benevolence, humanity, generosity, charity, sympathy, compassion, tenderness. 2. good turn.
    1. malevolence. 3. cruelty.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
kindness /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ n
  1. the practice or quality of being kind
  2. a kind, considerate, or helpful act
'act of kindness' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
benevolence - action - benefit - mercy

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