good-hearted
adjective
good-heart·ed
ˈgu̇d-ˈhär-təd 
: 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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At school, there are prickly Principal Anderson (Matt Oberg) and Donna (Amy Pietz, nice to see her), his good-hearted secretary, a champion of needy teens and, it will be revealed, Liz’s mother.
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Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 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.
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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.
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Sudano said his son was a good kid who was outgoing, always joking and good-hearted.
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Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 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
Sudano said his son was a good kid who was outgoing, always joking and good-hearted.
—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for good-hearted
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“Good-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-hearted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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