Simple Definition of good-hearted

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good-hearted

adjective

: kind and generous
He's a good-hearted [=kindhearted] fellow.
She offered a good-hearted [=well-meaning] apology.

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“Good-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/good-hearted. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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