forgiveness
Noun 1. The act of excusing a mistake or offense: The action of no longer feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake. It involves letting go of negative feelings and the desire for punishment or revenge. 2. Compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive: The state of mind or quality of being inclined to pardon and show mercy; a disposition of kindness and understanding that makes forgiveness possible.
Forgiveness is an uncountable noun. It refers to the concept, action, or quality itself. It is often used with verbs like ask for, seek, grant, offer, find, or need. - Asking/Granting Forgiveness: "He asked for her forgiveness after his rude comment." - Possessing Forgiveness (as a quality): "She is known for her great forgiveness and understanding." - Experiencing/Receiving Forgiveness: "Finding forgiveness can bring immense peace."
- The victim's family showed incredible forgiveness toward the repentant offender.
- True forgiveness requires letting go of past hurts.
- He sought forgiveness for his errors.
- Her heart was full of forgiveness, and she bore no grudges.
- Divine/God's forgiveness: Pardon or absolution granted by a deity.
- He prayed for God's forgiveness.
- Self-forgiveness: The act of forgiving oneself for one's own mistakes or shortcomings.
- Learning self-forgiveness is a crucial step in healing.
- Forgive (verb): To stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense.
- I hope you can forgive me.
- Forgiving (adjective): Inclined to forgive; merciful.
- She has a very forgiving nature.
- Unforgiveness (noun): The state of not forgiving; holding a grudge. (Less common)
- Holding onto unforgiveness only harms the person who holds it.
- Pardon: Often implies a more formal release from penalty.
- Mercy: Compassion or forbearance shown, especially to an offender.
- Clemency: Leniency or mercy, especially in judicial contexts.
- Absolution: Formal release from guilt or punishment, often religious.
- To beg/ask for forgiveness: To plead or request to be pardoned.
- He got down on his knees to beg for forgiveness.
- A gesture of forgiveness: An action that symbolizes or offers pardon.
- Her handshake was a gesture of forgiveness.
- Beyond forgiveness: So bad that it cannot or should not be forgiven.
- Many considered his betrayal to be beyond forgiveness.
- the act of excusing a mistake or offense
- compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive