purehearted

Without hidden motives

Purehearted describes someone whose intentions and motives are genuinely good, free from selfishness or malice.

The word suggests an almost childlike sincerity—someone incapable of deception or hidden agendas: a purehearted desire to help others.

It carries an old-fashioned, almost literary quality, often appearing in fairy tales and religious contexts.

innocent

naive

Innocently unsuspecting

childlikeHaving youthful innocence
guilelessFree from deceit
angelicDivinely pure and good

unworldly · ingenuous · unspoiled · unaffected · simple · wholesome · trustful · unassuming · uncorrupted · artless

kindhearted

compassionate

Showing concern for sufferers

kindType or caring
gentleSoft and kind
lovingFeeling deep affection

tender · warmhearted · caring · benevolent · charitable · merciful · kindhearted · sympathetic · empathetic · considerate

sincere

genuine

Truly what it claims

honestFree from deception
authenticVerified as original
truthfulAccurate and sincere

candid · earnest · transparent · unpretentious · unfeigned · forthright · frank · true · openhearted · real

virtuous

noble

Titled or virtuous

righteousMorally good, justified
honorableHaving high moral standards
uprightVertical or morally sound

principled · moral · ethical · good · incorruptible · saintly · pious · chaste · untainted · blameless

Opposites

moral intention

pureheartedscheming

Crafty and calculating

malevolent · deceitful · duplicitous · wicked · conniving

innocence vs. worldly corruption

pureheartedjaded

Dulled by overindulgence

cynical · hardened · world-weary · corrupted · tainted

moral integrity

pureheartedblackhearted

Thoroughly evil-natured

wicked · corrupt · depraved · vile · malevolent

Family

heart, pure, hearty, purity, heartfelt, purify, purely, heartless, impure

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G