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- [doo-goo d-er, -goo d-]
- /ˈduˈgʊd ər, -ˌgʊd-/
- /ˈduː.ɡʊd.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doo-goo d-er, -goo d-]
- /ˈduˈgʊd ər, -ˌgʊd-/
Definitions of do-gooder word
- noun do-gooder a well-intentioned but naive and often ineffectual social or political reformer. 1
- noun do-gooder sb with good intentions 1
- countable noun do-gooder If you describe someone as a do-gooder, you mean that they do things which they think will help other people, although you think that they are interfering. 0
- noun do-gooder a well-intentioned person, esp a naive or impractical one 0
- noun do-gooder a person who seeks to correct social ills in an idealistic, but usually impractical or superficial, way 0
- noun do-gooder (derogatory) One who advocates a certain course of action, often of political or social concern, with the naïve and unreflected conviction of their own moral superiority. 0
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Origin of do-gooder
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30, Americanism; do good + -er1
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Parts of speech for Do-gooder
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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do-gooder popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for do-gooder
noun do-gooder
- philanthropist — a person who practices philanthropy.
- humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- volunteer — a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.
- bleeding heart — If you describe someone as a bleeding heart, you are criticizing them for being sympathetic towards people who are poor and suffering, without doing anything practical to help.
- good samaritan — a person who gratuitously gives help or sympathy to those in distress. Luke 10:30–37.
Top questions with do-gooder
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