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Kindliness vs Softheartedness - What's the difference?

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Kindliness is a related term of softheartedness.


As nouns the difference between kindliness and softheartedness

is that kindliness is the state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby while softheartedness is the state or condition of being softhearted; sentimental tenderness.

kindliness

English

Noun

  • The state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby.
  • :Elmo looked upon his only granddaughter with kindliness , and often relented to her demands for chocolate.

    • Synonyms

    *charitability *friendliness

    See also

    *favor

    softheartedness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state or condition of being softhearted; sentimental tenderness.