good-hearted

adjective

good-heart·​ed ˈgu̇d-ˈhär-təd 

: having a kindly generous disposition

good-heartedly adverb

good-heartedness noun

Synonyms of good-hearted

• compassionate
• benevolent
• kind
• sympathetic
• thoughtful

Examples of good-hearted in a Sentence

a good-hearted doctor who regularly sees poor patients for free

Recent Examples on the Web

More often than not, when a guest judge joins the DWTS dancing panel, their lack of technical dance knowledge leads to good-hearted, across-the-board score inflation. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

White’s Jimmy Hurdstrom is a good-hearted yet rough-around-the-edges ranch hand who evolved from a troubled criminal into a resilient, proud cowboy. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

With its good-hearted heroes and pretty (but rarely breathtaking) landscapes, the Apple release is plenty likable, but also plenty forgettable. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Bernstine brings just enough light to her tortured cop, while McNairy brings just enough anguish to his good-hearted caretaker. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for good-hearted

• departed
• halfhearted
• imparted
• kindhearted
• lighthearted
• restarted
• uncharted
• warmhearted
• wholehearted
• brokenhearted
• carted
• charted

Kids Definition

good-hearted

adjective

good-heart·​ed

ˈgu̇d-ˈhärt-əd

: having a kindly generous disposition

good-heartedly adverb

good- heartedness noun