noun · neutral
goodness
/ˈɡʊdnəs/GOOD·ness
the quality of being morally good or kind
Examples
“Many philosophers have debated the nature of goodness for centuries.”
“The goodness he showed in volunteering inspired others.”
“We should appreciate the goodness in everyday acts, however small.”
Band 8 sentence
“Debates about the source of goodness often intersect ethics, psychology and cultural history.”
Collocations
- the goodness of human nature
- act of goodness
Word family
Common mistakes
She has many kindness.→She has much kindness.
The goodness of people is important.→The goodness of people is important.
She showed a goodness by helping the child.→She showed goodness by helping the child.
Say it for a higher band
5good→6kindness→7+goodness
Synonyms
kindness
virtue
Easily confused
kindness
“Her kindness was clear when she spent hours helping neighbours after the storm.”
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In -ness
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