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goodness

[good-nis] / ˈgʊd nɪs /
NOUN
decency, excellence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decency friendliness generosity good will grace graciousness honesty integrity kindness mercy morality righteousness rightness superiority virtue
STRONG
advantage beneficence benefit benevolence honor humaneness kindheartedness kindliness merit nourishment obligingness probity quality rectitude uprightness value wholesomeness worth
WEAK
ethicality
Antonyms
STRONGEST
corruption cruelty dishonesty dishonor evil immorality meanness
STRONG
disadvantage hindrance loss
WEAK
indecency wickedness

Example Sentences

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Thank goodness that these tech-founder podcasters who are now in Altman’s employ will still be fair when talking about OpenAI.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Her experiences there have made it hard to put people in boxes and helped her recognize their inherent goodness, even when they have very different beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

"We are here and...we believe in the essential goodness of every human being."

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

“We are here and we believe, and we believe in the essential goodness of every human being, and it’s never too late.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

“Oh my goodness, is that spinach?” my mom asks, bending over to get a closer look.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya