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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

Example Sentences

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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

“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

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

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2022

Early founders of the Boeing Company, Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, Costco and other contributors to a healthy economy all started out on what is described as on the high road, with good intention.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2022

I am satisfied of your good intention in writing to ———.

From The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell by Campbell, Theophila Carlile