noun
humaneness
Humaneness (noun) means the quality of being humane; kindness and compassion.
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The quality of being humane; kindness and compassion.
"So, K’ung-tzu says: 'To master oneself and return to propriety is humanity' (Bk 12.1). We see, in this view, that humaneness was a quality which K’ung-tzu believed to be embodied in li, tradition and custom."
— A Southern African Guide to World Religions (1991)
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Etymology
Formed from humane and -ness, making it a piecewise doublet of humanness.
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Rhymes for humaneness
oneness
likeness
idleness
lateness
rudeness
niceness
cuteness
awareness
whiteness
closeness
politeness
gentleness
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of humaneness?
"humaneness" (noun) means the quality of being humane; kindness and compassion.
What is another word for humaneness?
Other words for "humaneness" include humanity.
What is the opposite of humaneness?
The opposite of "humaneness" is inhumaneness.
