/kuynd"nis/ , n.
1. the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
2. a kind act; favor: his many kindnesses to me.
3. kind behavior: I will never forget your kindness.
4. friendly feeling; liking.
[ 1250-1300; ME kindenes. See KIND 1 , -NESS ]
Syn. 1, 3. benignity, benevolence, humanity, generosity, charity, sympathy, compassion, tenderness. 2. good turn.
Ant. 1. malevolence. 3. cruelty.