100 Words Related to Kindness

No.	Term	Definition
1.	acceptance	Welcoming others without judgment.
2.	accommodating	Willing to adjust to others’ needs.
3.	affability	Warm, friendly approachability.
4.	affection	Gentle fondness and care.
5.	altruism	Selfless concern for others.
6.	amiability	Pleasant, good-natured friendliness.
7.	amicable	Friendly and peaceable.
8.	appreciation	Recognizing value and effort.
9.	attentiveness	Noticing and responding thoughtfully.
10.	benevolence	Kindness and goodwill toward others.
11.	benign	Harmless and kindly in intent.
12.	big-hearted	Generous and emotionally open.
13.	blessing	A helpful, comforting gift.
14.	caring	Showing concern and support.
15.	charity	Giving help to those in need.
16.	civility	Polite respect in behavior.
17.	comfort	Soothing someone’s distress.
18.	companionable	Pleasant to be with.
19.	compassion	Sympathetic concern for suffering.
20.	consideration	Thoughtful regard for others.
21.	courtesy	Polite, respectful behavior.
22.	decency	Basic moral goodness and respect.
23.	devotion	Steady, loyal care.
24.	dignity	Respect for inherent worth.
25.	diplomacy	Tactful handling of differences.
26.	do-gooder	Person eager to help others.
27.	donation	Gift given to support others.
28.	empathy	Understanding another’s feelings.
29.	encouragement	Support that builds confidence.
30.	endearment	Affectionate expression of fondness.
31.	equanimity	Calm fairness under stress.
32.	ethical	Guided by moral principles.
33.	fair-mindedness	Impartial and just thinking.
34.	favor	Helpful act done for someone.
35.	forbearance	Patient restraint and tolerance.
36.	forgiveness	Letting go of resentment.
37.	friendliness	Warm, kind sociability.
38.	generosity	Giving freely and readily.
39.	gentleness	Soft, considerate manner.
40.	giving	Sharing resources or time.
41.	goodwill	Friendly, helpful intentions.
42.	grace	Kindness shown with ease.
43.	gratitude	Thankful appreciation for kindness.
44.	helpfulness	Readiness to assist others.
45.	hospitality	Welcoming care for guests.
46.	humane	Kind and considerate to others.
47.	humanity	Compassionate concern for people.
48.	inclusivity	Making everyone feel welcome.
49.	indulgence	Lenient kindness toward faults.
50.	integrity	Honest, principled character.
51.	inviting	Warmly welcoming in manner.
52.	joviality	Cheerful friendliness that uplifts.
53.	justice	Fair treatment and right action.
54.	kind-hearted	Naturally caring and gentle.
55.	kindliness	Friendly, caring disposition.
56.	kindness	Considerate care for others.
57.	leniency	Merciful lessening of severity.
58.	listening	Giving full attention to someone.
59.	loving-kindness	Warm, compassionate goodwill.
60.	magnanimity	Generous spirit, especially to rivals.
61.	mercy	Compassionate restraint from punishment.
62.	mindfulness	Aware, attentive presence with others.
63.	modesty	Humble, unshowy self-presentation.
64.	neighborliness	Friendly helpfulness to neighbors.
65.	nurturing	Supporting growth with care.
66.	open-handedness	Freely generous with resources.
67.	open-hearted	Emotionally receptive and caring.
68.	optimism	Hopeful outlook that encourages others.
69.	patience	Calm endurance with others’ pace.
70.	philanthropy	Organized giving for public good.
71.	politeness	Respectful manners in interaction.
72.	protector	One who keeps others safe.
73.	reassurance	Comfort that reduces worry.
74.	reciprocity	Mutual exchange of kindness.
75.	respect	Showing regard for others’ rights.
76.	restorative	Helping heal and rebuild.
77.	selflessness	Putting others’ needs first.
78.	service	Helpful work done for others.
79.	sharing	Letting others have part.
80.	soft-spoken	Gentle and quiet in speech.
81.	solicitude	Attentive care and concern.
82.	solidarity	Standing with others in support.
83.	soothing	Calming and comforting effect.
84.	support	Practical or emotional help.
85.	sympathy	Feeling concern for someone’s hardship.
86.	tact	Sensitivity in what you say.
87.	tenderness	Gentle affection and care.
88.	thoughtfulness	Careful consideration of others.
89.	tolerance	Respecting differences without hostility.
90.	understanding	Comprehending others with patience.
91.	uplift	Raise someone’s spirits.
92.	validation	Acknowledging someone’s feelings as real.
93.	volunteer	Person who helps without pay.
94.	warmth	Friendly, caring manner.
95.	welcome	Friendly reception of others.
96.	wholesome	Morally good and beneficial.
97.	xenia	Ancient Greek guest-friendship.
98.	xenial	Hospitable; friendly to guests.
99.	xenodochy	Kind reception of strangers.
100.	yearning to help	Strong desire to assist others.