niceness

The story

From nice + -ness.

First known use, by meaning

• 16th c. Silliness; folly.
• from 16th c. Effeminacy; indulgence in soft living or luxuriousness.
• 16th–19th c. Shyness; reserve.
• from 17th c. Fastidiousness; fine sensitivity.
• from 19th c. Pleasantness, especially of behaviour or personality; agreeableness.