open-hearted

[ oh-puh n-hahr-tid ]

/ ˈoʊ pənˈhɑr tɪd /

unreserved, candid, or frank: open-hearted advice.

kindly; benevolent: an open-hearted gift to charity.

Origin of open-hearted

First recorded in 1605–15

o·pen-heart·ed·ly, adverb o·pen-heart·ed·ness, noun

I start with The Graduate and how the sensitive, open-hearted, vulnerable, confused person can be a cinematic hero.

What the Hell Is ‘Twee’? A Genre? A Mindset? An Art Form? |Scott Porch |June 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
His reckless, open-hearted generosity eventually caught up with him.

When Downtown Was Cool: Mario Batali, Simon Doonan, Wynton Marsalis Remember the Good Old Days |The Daily Beast |April 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Not even the most open-hearted (and empty-headed) idealist could look at these developments as a healthy sign for our society.

Swelling Welfare Rolls Are a Sure Sign That Recovery Never Happened |Michael Medved |August 23, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Not the open-hearted, ready-handed Jack of the old days, but a subdued, saddened man who seemed to have a care upon him.

Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series |Mrs. Henry Wood

But the typical Virginian is unchanged, continuing as open-hearted and hospitable, though his means now are much less.

America, Volume I (of 6) |Joel Cook
He was active and fearless, upright and honourable, open-hearted and generous, but quick to resent an injury.

A Soldier's Experience or A Voice from the Ranks: Showing the Cost of War in Blood and Treasure |Timothy Gowing
She looked at him with so sunny a smile, and so clear and open-hearted a countenance, that it was impossible to entertain a doubt.

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXVI. October, 1843. Vol. LIV. |Various
And with but two or three exceptions I have always found New Zealanders generous and open-hearted.

The Pacific Triangle |Sydney Greenbie

open-hearted

kindly and warm

disclosing intentions and thoughts clearly; candid

open-heartedly, adverb open-heartedness, noun