kindhearted

[ kahynd-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. having or showing sympathy or kindness:

   a kindhearted woman.

Other Words From

• kindhearted·ly adverb
• kindhearted·ness noun
• un·kindhearted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of kindhearted¹

First recorded in 1525–35; kind ¹ + hearted

Synonym Study

See kind ¹.

Example Sentences

“The Big Leap” is clear-eyed but also kindhearted, a conduit of the greater grace we now extend to those fighting obsolescence, as well as, perhaps, a nation convinced of its decline, yet clinging to hope that better days are ahead.

From Washington Post

I acquainted myself with these historical coordinates while helping Henry Dijon, a kindhearted archaeologist from Mars, investigate the mysterious disappearance of his boss who was abducted while leading an excavation in a cave on the planet Earth.

From Washington Post

Officer Leath was a loving mother, a kindhearted woman, and a well-respected officer who served her community selflessly.

From No Straight News

Solis instead reconfirmed his reputation for being kindhearted.

From The Daily Beast

Theodore Twombly (Phoenix) plays a kindhearted romantic still reeling from being dumped by his wife (Rooney Mara).

From The Daily Beast

Which makes the engaging and kindhearted Chummy all the more remarkable and original.

From The Daily Beast

He is not only a good sport, he is a good, kindhearted man, and he once sat in on drums with ZZ Top.

From The Daily Beast

Then Suyettar who of course wanted them to think that she was a human, kindhearted girl said, no, she would bathe them.

From Project Gutenberg

But no, it was no mistake; and the words of that kindhearted messenger, his compassionate air as he spoke to me and shook my hand.

From Project Gutenberg

Kindhearted folk are always shrewd and clever, when it is a question of doing a kind act.

From Project Gutenberg

No matter, said the kindhearted Gerval; if the young womans husband or relatives are criminals I will keep her none the less.

From Project Gutenberg

He was having good times now; for his boss, George Ealer, was as kindhearted as Brown wasn't.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• considerate
• gracious
• warmhearted