forgiveness
pronunciation
How to pronounce forgiveness in British English:
UK [fəˈgɪvnəs]
How to pronounce forgiveness in American English:
US [fərˈgɪvnəs]
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- Noun:
- compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
- the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Word Origin
- forgiveness (n.)
- Old English forgiefnes, forgifennys "pardon, forgiveness, indulgence," from past participle of forgifan (see forgive) + -ness. Contracted from *forgiven-ness. Middle English also had forgift (early 14c.).
Example
- 1. Lindy chamberlain is writing a book on forgiveness now .
- 2. Forgiveness stands first of all other natural remedies .
- 3. Is there someone you need to approach and ask forgiveness ?
- 4. There is no timeline on forgiveness .
- 5. Recognize that forgiveness is not denial .