kind·ness 
/ˈkaɪndnəs/ noun
plural kind·ness·es /ˈkaɪndnəs/ noun 1 [noncount] : the quality or state of being kind
▪ You should treat your elders with kindness and respect. = You should show kindness and respect to your elders. ▪ They did it out of the kindness of their hearts. [=they did it because they are kind people and not because they wanted something in return] — see also the milk of human kindness at 1milk 2 [count] : a kind act
▪ We thanked her for her many kindnesses. ▪ You would be doing me a great kindness if you agreed to help.
▪ You should treat your elders with kindness and respect. = You should show kindness and respect to your elders. ▪ They did it out of the kindness of their hearts. [=they did it because they are kind people and not because they wanted something in return] — see also the milk of human kindness at 1milk
▪ We thanked her for her many kindnesses. ▪ You would be doing me a great kindness if you agreed to help.
kill (someone) with kindness — see 1kill
