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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good intention

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

“It was done with a good intention, with a good heart. ... Right now, I’m fronting the money for Mickey to get him out of this emergency situation.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026

Police departments establish these squads with a good intention: addressing a genuine crime problem.

From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2023

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

From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2022

Alas, their good intention defeats itself; their frail craft cannot bear the added burden, and all hands go to the bottom.

From The Gentle Reader by Samuel McChord Crothers

good intention

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