Benevolence and Unkindness

Opposite meaning words

Benevolence noun - Sympathetic concern for the well-being of others.

Usage example: an actress who was admired for her benevolence as for her beauty

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Unkindness is an antonym for benevolence in topics: kindness, charity.

Nearby Word: benevolent

Unkindness noun - Lack of sympathy.

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Benevolence is an antonym for unkindness in topics: speech, quality of being mean.

general benevolence

general unkindness

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Unkindness and Benevolence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/benevolence/unkindness

Benevolence & Unkindness. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/benevolence/unkindness>.

Unkindness or Benevolence. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/benevolence/unkindness.

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