forgiveness

noun
UK: /fəˈɡɪvnəs/
US: /fərˈɡɪvnəs/

  1. The act of forgiving someone or something.

    1. I asked for forgiveness for my mistake. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her forgiveness showed me that I could try to be a better person for everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. Willingness to forgive; the quality of being forgiving.

    1. Forgiveness is important for moving on after a conflict. [ ] [ ]
    2. The priest spoke about forgiveness and compassion during his Sunday service. [ ] [ ]

  3. Release from a debt or obligation.

    1. The bank offered loan forgiveness to help people recover. [ ] [ ]
    2. Student loan forgiveness programs are designed to alleviate financial burdens. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

remission absolution pardon mercy clemency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "forgiveness" in English means: The act of forgiving someone or something., Willingness to forgive; the quality of being forgiving., Release from a debt or obligation..

The phonetic transcription of "forgiveness" is /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ in British English and /fərˈɡɪvnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forgiveness": remission, absolution, pardon, mercy, clemency.

Example usage of "forgiveness": "I asked for forgiveness for my mistake.". More examples on the page.