Synonyms of goodness
6 similar words · 17 opposite words
Another word for goodness is good. Other synonyms of goodness are heroism and virtue. The opposite of goodness is badness.
Synonyms and similar words for goodness
nounMore synonyms
- beneficence
- dogooderyActs of beneficence; habitual beneficent behavior or behavior undertaken (ostensibly) for good reasons.
- goodThe abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or...
- heroismThe qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such...
- virtueAn attribute of a personality (a "personality trait") which predisposes a person to behaviors resulting in human...
- virtuousnessThe state of being virtuous.
Opposite of goodness
nounMore antonyms
- atrociousnessThe state or quality of being atrocious.
- badnessThe quality or degree of being bad.
- corruptnessThe state of being corrupt.
- criminality
- depravity
- evil
- evilnessThe quality or state of being evil.
- immorality
- knavery
- rascality
- scoundrelry
- turpitude
- vileness
- villainhoodThe state of being a villain.
- villainousnessThe state or condition of being villainous; wicked behaviour.
- villainy
- wickedness
Meaning of goodness
- noun The state or characteristic of being good.
- noun The good, nutritional, healthy part or content of something.
- noun God.
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