good-hearted

adjective

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

Examples of good-hearted in a Sentence

a good-hearted doctor who regularly sees poor patients for free
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As a result, he’s often accused of playing one character: the fundamentally decent, good-hearted, noble but humble all-American Everyman. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024 There have been a few seasons of the show in which men (see: season five Cole) are portrayed as innocent but good-hearted idiots and women as harsh shrews. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 31 Oct. 2024 In a bloody good mix of horror comedy and murder mystery, Sam Richardson plays a naive but good-hearted forest ranger new to a small Vermont town out to catch a killer (who may or may not be a werewolf) among the various kooky residents. 55. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 Wesley Guimarães gives a lively portrayal of China, Daniel’s sketchy, good-hearted neighbor. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for good-hearted 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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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