mercifulness

• 名词，指仁慈或宽恕的品质或状态，包含同情、善良、宽容和宽恕，尤其对犯错的人。

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

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1. Compassionate feelingC1formal

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

   慈悲之心

   • 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.

   同义词benevolencecompassionempathyfellow feelinghumanitykindnesspitysympathytenderness

   反义词callousnesscrueltyhardheartednessmercilessnessruthlessness

2. Kind and forgiving natureC1formal

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

   仁慈

   • 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.

   同义词clemencycompassionforbearanceforgivenessgracehumanityleniencymercypitytenderness

   反义词crueltyharshnessmercilessnessruthlessnessseverity

3. Judicial leniencyC2formallegal

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

   宽恕

   • 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.

   同义词clemencycompassionforbearanceforgivenessleniencylenitymercy

   反义词crueltyharshnessrigorruthlessnessseveritysternnessstrictness