forgiveness

[ fer-giv-nis ]

noun

1. act of forgiving; forgive; state of being forgiven.
2. disposition or willingness to forgive.

forgiveness

/ fəˈɡɪvnɪs /

noun

1. the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven
2. willingness to forgive

Other Words From

• prefor·giveness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of forgiveness¹

before 900; Middle English forgifenesse, Old English forgifennys. See forgive, -ness

Example Sentences

Trump is also expected to roll back President Biden’s student loan forgiveness efforts.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes there’s tension between the two women, followed by a shy forgiveness.

From Los Angeles Times

In other words, no lower payments, no loan forgiveness.

From Los Angeles Times

He had pleaded guilty and asked for forgiveness.

From BBC

Trump and conservative allies could reduce federal financial aid, privatize student loans and end student loan forgiveness.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• amnesty
• clemency
• compassion
• dispensation
• grace
• mercy
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