1. in a kind, gentle, or compassionate manner

Examples

• She softheartedly agreed to help the struggling student with homework.
• He softheartedly donated money to the animal shelter every month.
• The teacher softheartedly gave the late student another chance to turn in the assignment.
• They softheartedly took in the stray cat despite already having three pets.
• She softheartedly forgave her friend’s mistake without holding a grudge.
• The judge softheartedly reduced the sentence after hearing the defendant’s story.