goodness
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1.0
- noun
- /ˈɡʊdnəs/
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bondad
- Her kindness and generosity reflect the true goodness of her character.
- moral goodness
- acts of goodness
- human goodness
As though it is childish to expect fairness or goodness or reciprocity.
- As though it is childish to expect fairness or goodness or reciprocity.
- And I think essentially at our core, there is goodness and there is empathy.
- I know my own goodness, my own intention, my own mission.
- OK, so then Joe young writer finds out that goodness isn't always rewarded in entertainment.
- You know, the wages of goodness are simply the ACT itself.
- If you think truth is just facts, show me your goodness seeker with your actions.
Examples
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I know my own goodness, my own intention, my own mission.
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Yeah, I think I believe in the fundamental goodness of people.
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There is goodness in him.
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The French model places its faith in the goodness of human beings.
Academic text (1997) -
But we appreciate your goodness, Bert, very much.
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People feel awe about the goodness of other people.
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And to the man who values gold over goodness, the Lord allows no exemptions!
Fiction book (1992) -
And I think essentially at our core, there is goodness and there is empathy.
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His faith in his own goodness was unshakable, no matter what mischief he had done.
Fiction book (1995) -
He's mindful of your goodness and past loyalty.
Synonyms
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4.3
Being honest and doing what is right
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3.8
A good personal quality like honesty or kindness
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6.1
Actions or qualities that are right and help others
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2.1
Being kind and ready to give money, time, or help to others
127
3.4
Being kind and caring to other people
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6.5
Being good and fair in how you act
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6.1
Kind feelings and actions that help other people
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1.3
A kind and polite way of treating other people
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8.8
Being honest and doing what is right
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5.1
A state of being morally good and fair in actions
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5.6
Being honest and doing the right thing
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5.7
A state of being fair and morally right
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6.6
Being kind and honest in a way people respect
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6.9
Being honest and doing what is right
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4.0
Being morally good and not doing wrong
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3.2
Being friendly, generous, and caring to other people
Being very good at doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
A quality of being honest and fair that earns respect
A quality that shows polite, honest behavior and neat clothes
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Etymology
Goodness comes from the old English word good meaning 'kind' or 'right' and the ending -ness meaning 'state' or 'quality'. So, imagine someone's heart full of 'goodness' — their kind actions and moral quality, which is why the word means the quality of being morally good.