mercifulness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de clémence, incluant la compassion, la bonté, le pardon et l'indulgence, en particulier envers ceux qui ont commis des fautes.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being merciful, encompassing compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and leniency, especially toward those who have committed offenses.

indénombrable

1. Compassionate feelingC1formal

   The emotional drive that inspires kindness and a desire to alleviate suffering in others.

   Sentiment de compassion

   • Her mercifulness towards the stray animals was evident in her daily care for them.
   • The leader's mercifulness was rooted in a deep sense of empathy for his people.
   • He was known for his mercifulness, always feeling the pain of those less fortunate.

   Synonymesbenevolencecompassionempathyfellow feelinghumanitykindnesspitysympathytenderness

   Antonymescallousnesscrueltyhardheartednessmercilessnessruthlessness

2. Kind and forgiving natureC1formal

   A personal quality of being gentle, lenient, and willing to forgive others' mistakes.

   Clémence

   • Her mercifulness made her a beloved figure in the community, always ready to forgive.
   • The teacher's mercifulness allowed the student a second chance after the error.
   • His mercifulness was a rare trait in a world often quick to judge.

   Synonymesclemencycompassionforbearanceforgivenessgracehumanityleniencymercypitytenderness

   Antonymescrueltyharshnessmercilessnessruthlessnessseverity

3. Judicial leniencyC2formallegal

   The quality of showing compassion and reduced punishment towards those who have broken rules or laws.

   Clémence judiciaire

   • The judge's mercifulness resulted in a lighter sentence for the first-time offender.
   • The parole board showed mercifulness by considering the prisoner's rehabilitation.
   • The king's mercifulness spared the rebels from execution.

   Synonymesclemencycompassionforbearanceforgivenessleniencylenitymercy

   Antonymescrueltyharshnessrigorruthlessnessseveritysternnessstrictness