good-hearted
/'gud'hɑ:tid/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having or showing a kind, sympathetic, and generous nature: "good-hearted" describes a person whose character is fundamentally benevolent, motivated by genuine concern for others' well-being and a willingness to be helpful and understanding.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She is a good-hearted woman who volunteers at the shelter every weekend.
- His good-hearted offer to help his neighbor with the repairs was deeply appreciated.
- Despite his rough exterior, he is incredibly good-hearted.
Advanced Usage
- "to be good-hearted": to possess an innately kind character.
- The community leader was widely respected for being genuinely good-hearted.
Variants and Related Words
- Good-heartedness (n): the quality of being good-hearted.
- Her good-heartedness was evident in every interaction.
Synonyms
- Kind-hearted: having a kind nature.
- Benevolent: well-meaning and kindly.
- Compassionate: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
Antonyms
- Cold-hearted: lacking sympathy or feeling.
- Mean-spirited: having a malicious or unkind nature.
- Callous: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Adjective
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showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
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was charitable in his opinions of others
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kindly criticism
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a kindly act
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sympathetic words
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a large-hearted mentor
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