good-hearted

adjective

good-heart·​ed ˈgu̇d-ˈhär-təd How to pronounce good-hearted (audio)
Synonyms of good-heartednext
: having a kindly generous disposition
good-heartedly adverb
good-heartedness noun

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a good-hearted doctor who regularly sees poor patients for free
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Sudano said his son was a good kid who was outgoing, always joking and good-hearted. — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 17 June 2026 This is not an option for Borte, whose film is marked in its best moments by a refreshingly good-hearted tone and a positive view of human nature. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 26 June 2026 Bobby is smart and well-behaved; Skeeter is loud, charismatic, and impulsive, though ultimately good-hearted and well-intentioned. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026 Jimmy and Khalil, who are both innately good-hearted men, worked together every day under extremely dangerous circumstances. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good-hearted

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of good-hearted was in the 15th century

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“Good-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-hearted. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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good-hearted

adjective
good-heart·​ed
ˈgu̇d-ˈhärt-əd
: having a kindly generous disposition
good-heartedly adverb
good- heartedness noun
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