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A small act of kindness can change someone's day.
What does Kindness mean?
Kindness means caring behavior or an action that helps someone.
Dictionary definition
The quality of being generous, helpful, gentle, or considerate, or a caring action that shows this quality.
Example sentences
Kindness in a sentence
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Kindness in team games includes cheering for others.
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Reading the instructions aloud was a kindness to everyone who could not see the screen.
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What is kindness?
The correct answer matches the meaning of kindness.
Practice 2
Which word is a synonym of kindness?
Compassion is a caring feeling that often leads to kind actions.
Practice 3
Which sentence shows kindness?
Helping someone is a clear example of kindness.
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WordKindness.
Partnoun.
MeaningKindness means caring behavior or an action that helps someone.
ExampleExample: A small act of kindness can change someone's day.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kynd · nis
- Strongest beat
- kynd
- Ending
- nis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kynd.
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Synonyms
Words like Kindness
careUse for concern about someone's well-being; care is broader than a single kind act.
compassionUse for concern about suffering that may lead to kind action.
generosityUse when kindness is shown through freely giving time, help, or resources.
Antonyms
Opposite words
crueltyUse when actions hurt others on purpose.
meannessUse when behavior is unkind or rude.
harshnessA contrast when treatment is severe rather than gentle or considerate.
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Understand Kindness
Hint for students
Look for gentle, generous, thoughtful, or helpful behavior that considers another person's needs.
Common mix-up
Kindness is more than being pleasant or agreeing with everything. A kind choice can include setting a safe boundary or giving honest, thoughtful help.
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Students sort actions into kindness, politeness, and neither, then revise one merely polite action so it responds to a real need.
Teacher prompt
Compare "Her kindness made the student feel welcome" with "Reading the instructions aloud was a kindness." Ask whether kindness names a quality or one helpful act in each sentence.
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