HUMANENESS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word humaneness. (close relations)
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benevolence | nounn | |||||||
noun • disposition to do good • an inclination to do kind or charitable acts • an act intending or showing kindness and good will | ||||||||
compassion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering • the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it | ||||||||
consideration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of giving careful thought to something • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) • kind and considerate regard for others • a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||||
empathy | nounn | |||||||
noun • understanding and entering into another's feelings | ||||||||
generosity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being willing to give your money or time • acting generously | ||||||||
kindness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic • tendency to be kind and forgiving • a kind act | ||||||||
mercy | nounn | |||||||
noun • leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice • a disposition to be kind and forgiving • the feeling that motivates compassion • something for which to be thankful • alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed | ||||||||
sympathy | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion • sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish) • a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other | ||||||||
tenderness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling • a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched) • warm compassionate feelings • a positive feeling of liking • a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless) | ||||||||
understanding | nounn | |||||||
noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination adjective satellite • characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy |