charitableness

/'tʃæritəblnis/
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Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being charitable: This refers to the disposition or character trait of being generous, especially in giving help to those in need, such as the poor or unfortunate. 2. Generosity manifested through acts of charity: The practical expression of goodwill and kindness, typically involving the donation of money, time, or resources to aid others.

Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
  • "An act of charitableness": This phrase emphasizes a specific deed that demonstrates the quality.
    • Forgiving the debt was an unexpected act of charitableness on his part.
Variants and Related Words
  • Charitable (adj): Having or showing a generous and kind disposition, especially toward the needy.
    • A charitable organization; a charitable donation.
  • Charity (n): 1) An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need. 2) The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.
    • She donated to a children's charity. He gave money to the victims out of charity.
Synonyms
  • Generosity: The quality of being kind and generous.
  • Benevolence: The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.
  • Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
  • Altruism: The belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Antonyms
  • Stinginess: Lack of generosity.
  • Miserliness: Excessive desire to save money; extreme meanness.
  • Selfishness: The quality of being concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.
Noun
  1. generosity as manifested by practicing charity (as for the poor or unfortunate)