softhearted

adjective

ˈsȯf(t)-ˌhär-təd How to pronounce softhearted (audio)
Definition of softheartednext
as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others a softhearted person who never hesitates to help anyone in trouble

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Recent Examples of softhearted Katzenberg bought a script called 3,000, a dark story about a softhearted prostitute and a heartless businessman. — Jeanie Kasindorf, Vulture, 10 July 2024 Becker shows that proponents of Brexit talked surprisingly little about the past and tried, in fact, to hang nostalgia’s toxic millstone around the necks of Remainers, accusing them of a softhearted attachment to the now sclerotic dream of European unity. — Thomas Mallon, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023 Your softhearted grandfather might have given you one of their figurines for Christmas one year, or your sentimental mother-in-law might have decorated her guest bathroom with their wall hangings. — Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softhearted
  1. compassionate
  2. benevolent
  3. kind
  4. sympathetic
  5. humane
Adjective
  • Officials expect about 100 prisoners each year will qualify for compassionate release, Buis said.
    — Don Thompson, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • When delivering bad news, be succinct and compassionate.
    — Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of compassionate
Adjective
  • The music is worshipped, but elsewhere there is an undercurrent of lawlessness and benevolent revolution.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This domino effect is the unintended benevolent effect of the one individual acting in their own self interest.
    — Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • She was described as being polite, kind, had a nice smile.
    — Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2025
  • While former Lakers guard Max Christie gave Pelinka a kind reception, Anthony Davis was the contrary.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • And this is clearly a policy that pisses off a lot of the business community, which Trump has been very sympathetic to, and which has rewarded him with a lot of support, especially the second time around.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Valadao on tariffs Valadao, a dairy farmer deeply involved in trade issues, is sympathetic.
    — David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • The humane society wrote that the giant bird has sustained injuries to its neck and right wing, and officers with the organizations Humane Officers & Emergency Response Team sprung into action.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • There’s a very humane experience for a lot of people.
    — Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of humane

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“Softhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softhearted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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