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good intention

NOUN

kindness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affection altruism benevolence cordiality courtesy decency forbearance gentleness good will goodness grace graciousness hospitality humanity patience solicitude sweetness sympathy tenderness tolerance understanding unselfishness

STRONG

amiability beneficence charity clemency consideration delicacy heart helpfulness indulgence kindliness magnanimity mildness philanthropy serviceability solicitousness tact thoughtfulness

WEAK

fellow feeling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

animosity hatred hostility ill will indecency indifference intolerance meanness mercilessness selfishness

STRONG

thoughtlessness

WEAK

barbarousness cruelty harshness

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The Gulf trio "led a long, frantic, diplomatic last-minute effort to convince President Trump to give Iran a chance to show good intention", the official said on condition of anonymity, adding that dialogue was continuing.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

“What you’re seeing is a growing gap between the reality of everyday people and those who, with good intention, want to work on their behalf,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

The technology may have started out with good intention, but it evolved into something else.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2022

But she quickly added, “there must be a very strong motivation to emigrate. They don’t bother me. If they come with good intention to work then God Bless Them.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2020

Cavalier," said the prior, "God reward you for the good intention.

From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

good intention

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