Definition

The quality of being willing to forgive others and not hold grudges.

Example

Her forgivingness made it easy for her friends to come back after making mistakes.

Conversation

I've been thinking a lot about the importance of forgivingness lately.

That's a great topic; it can really change how we interact with others.

Yeah, having a sense of forgivingness helps us let go of grudges.

Absolutely, it makes life so much lighter and more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Forgivingness → It is formed from "forgive" (from Old English "forgiefan", meaning to give up resentment) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "forgivingness" refers to the quality or state of being forgiving, or the ability to let go of anger or resentment.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'giving up resentment' ('forgive') and how that creates a quality or state ('-ness') of being forgiving.

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