kindhearted
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Definition of kindhearted
: having or showing a sympathetic nature
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Synonyms & Antonyms for kindhearted
Synonyms
beneficent, benevolent, benignant, compassionate, good-hearted, humane, kind, kindly, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warmhearted
Antonyms
atrocious, barbaric, barbarous, bestial, brutal, brute, brutish, callous, cold-blooded, cruel, fiendish, hard-hearted, heartless, inhuman, inhumane, insensate, sadistic, savage, truculent, uncompassionate, unfeeling, unkind, unkindly, unsympathetic, vicious, wanton
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Examples of kindhearted in a Sentence
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Apart from a keen interest in maps and flags, Madden’s mom describes her son as a smart, sweet, kindhearted and carefree boy. — Allie Caren, Washington Post, "Meet the 6-year-old who can name every country — in alphabetical order," 5 July 2018 Alongside caring for his family and students, Davies was genuine and kindhearted toward the Country Day faculty, treating them with the utmost respect, Dorn said. — Emily Himes And Elizabeth Finny, miamiherald, "Miami Country Day School says goodbye to longtime head John Davies," 14 June 2018 In the wake of former First Lady to George H.W. Bush and mother to George W. Bush, Barbara Bush's death yesterday, the nation mourns the loss of a kindhearted, wonderful lady and an outspoken and passionate public figure. — Southern Living, "Our Favorite Inspiring Quotes from Barbara Bush," 18 Apr. 2018 We are devastated by the loss of a very talented and kindhearted soul. — Lauren Matthews, Country Living, "The 'Chicago Fire' Cast Is Mourning the Untimely Death of Actress DuShon Monique Brown," 24 Mar. 2018 He was later rescued by a group of kindhearted townsfolk. — Mark Elibert, Billboard, "Trae Tha Truth Talks Embracing His Role as Houston's 'Hometown Hero,' Premieres 'Better Dayz' Feat. T.I. & RaRa," 15 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kindhearted.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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kindhearted
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English Language Learners Definition of kindhearted
: having or showing a kind and gentle nature
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Kids Definition of kindhearted
: having or showing a kind and sympathetic nature a kindhearted man a kindhearted gesture
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