the state or quality of being kind

kindness to animals.

a kind act; favor

his many kindnesses to me.

kind behavior

I will never forget your kindness.

friendly feeling; liking.

noun

cruelty , harshness , meanness , barbarousness

noun

affection , altruism , amiability , beneficence , benevolence , charity , clemency , consideration , cordiality , courtesy , decency , delicacy , fellow feeling , forbearance , gentleness , good intention , goodness , good will , grace , graciousness , heart , helpfulness , hospitality , humanity , indulgence , kindliness , magnanimity , mildness , patience , philanthropy , serviceability , solicitousness , solicitude , sweetness , sympathy , tact , tenderness , thoughtfulness , tolerance , understanding , unselfishness , accommodation , aid , alms , assistance , benediction , benefaction , benison , blessing , boon , boost , bounty , dispensation , favor , generosity , good deed , good turn , help , lift , mercy , relief , succor , benignancy , benignity , charitableness , goodwill , kindheartedness , oblation , office , service , compassion , compassionateness