Definitions for forgiveness
fərˈgɪv nɪsfor·give·ness

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. forgivenessnoun

   compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

2. forgiveness, pardonnoun

   the act of excusing a mistake or offense

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. forgivenessnoun

   The action of forgiving.

   Etymology: From forgiven + -ness.

2. forgivenessnoun

   Readiness to forgive.

   Etymology: From forgiven + -ness.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Forgivenessnoun

   the act of forgiving; the state of being forgiven; as, the forgiveness of sin or of injuries

2. Forgivenessnoun

   disposition to pardon; willingness to forgive

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1. Forgiveness

   Forgiveness is the renunciation or cessation of resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offence, disagreement, or mistake, or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution. The Oxford English Dictionary defines forgiveness as 'to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offence or debt'. The concept and benefits of forgiveness have been explored in religious thought, the social sciences and medicine. Forgiveness may be considered simply in terms of the person who forgives including forgiving themselves, in terms of the person forgiven or in terms of the relationship between the forgiver and the person forgiven. In most contexts, forgiveness is granted without any expectation of restorative justice, and without any response on the part of the offender. In practical terms, it may be necessary for the offender to offer some form of acknowledgment, an apology, or even just ask for forgiveness, in order for the wronged person to believe himself able to forgive. Most world religions include teachings on the nature of forgiveness, and many of these teachings provide an underlying basis for many varying modern day traditions and practices of forgiveness. Some religious doctrines or philosophies place greater emphasis on the need for humans to find some sort of divine forgiveness for their own shortcomings, others place greater emphasis on the need for humans to practice forgiveness of one another, yet others make little or no distinction between human and divine forgiveness.

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1. forgiveness

   The act and fact of to forgive.

   Their forgiveness empowered the creation of peace, unity, love and understanding, optimum health and shared prosperity for all.

   Submitted by MaryC on April 4, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Kindness
   • Mercy

How to pronounce forgiveness?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say forgiveness in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of forgiveness in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of forgiveness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of forgiveness in a Sentence

1. Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalist Christian Boone:

   Scotty Garnell Morrow was very composed. Scotty Garnell Morrow had not taken a sedative before. Scotty Garnell Morrow was very contrite, scotty Garnell Morrow asked for the forgiveness from the Woods family and the Young family, thanked Scotty Garnell Morrow own family for their support -- and Scotty Garnell Morrow final words were,' I love you all, God bless.'.

2. Mark DeSaulnier:

   You don't ask for permission, you ask for forgiveness, you're nothing but a marketer of a poison, and your target has been young people.

3. Lee Man-hee:

   I'm really grateful, but at the same time asking forgiveness. I never thought this would happen, even in my dreams.

4. Real Live Preacher:

   It really doesnt matter if the person who hurt you deserves to be forgiven. Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. You have things to do and you want to move on.

5. Marcus Lamb:

   You cant silence the life-changing truth of the Gospel, from the ashes of this tragedy, we will rise up with help from our partners around the globe and continue reaching across Israel to share Gods love and forgiveness. My prayer is that this message touches the person responsible for this incident and he embraces the hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.

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