1. excessively kind or generous, often to one’s own detriment
Usage: rare

Examples

• She was overkind to her employees, never disciplining them even when necessary.
• His overkind nature made it difficult for him to say no to requests.
• The teacher’s overkind grading policy didn’t prepare students for harder courses.
• Being overkind can sometimes enable bad behavior in others.
• Her overkind gestures were taken advantage of by ungrateful relatives.