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- Dictionarykindness/ˈkʌɪn(d)nɪs/
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- 1. the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate: "he thanked them for their kindness and support" Similar Opposite
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Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, rendering assistance, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology. In Book II of Rhetoric, Aristotle defines kindness as "helpfulness towards someone in need, not in return for anything, nor for the advantage of the helper himself,... Wikipedia