kindheartedness

Thân thiện

A kindheartedness shines through when she helps a lost child find their parent.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality of being kind, sympathetic, and generous; benevolence of heart: The state or characteristic of having a naturally kind, compassionate, and warm-hearted nature. 2. Sympathy arising from a kind heart: Compassionate concern or understanding that originates from a fundamentally gentle and benevolent character.

Usage

• "Kindheartedness" is an uncountable noun. It describes an inherent quality or trait of a person.
• It is often used in formal or literary contexts to praise someone's character.
• It can be the subject or object of a sentence.

Examples

• The nurse was chosen for the award because of her exceptional kindheartedness and patience with every patient.
• His actions were driven by pure kindheartedness, not by a desire for reward.
• In a world that can seem harsh, a little kindheartedness goes a long way.

Advanced Usage

• The word can be used in abstract discussions about human virtues and ethics.
  • Philosophers have long debated whether true kindheartedness can exist without self-interest.

Variants and Related Words

• Kindhearted (adjective): Having or showing a kind heart.
  • She is a kindhearted person who always helps others.
• Kindness (noun): The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. (This is a more common and general synonym.)
• Benevolence (noun): The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

Synonyms

• Compassion
• Goodness
• Warmth
• Generosity of spirit
• Tenderness

Antonyms

• Cruelty
• Hardheartedness
• Callousness
• Meanness
• Malice

Học thuật

Noun

1. sympathy arising from a kind heart

Từ đồng nghĩa

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