good nature
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good nature
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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"We embrace it. I think it was done in good nature and it came from a very good place."
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The Brekkes are the type who aren’t afraid to go after what they want and protect what they have, all with North Dakota good nature.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
His good nature and joy are clearly infectious.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2024
“He brings friendship and good nature to the show, plus he has a very funny comedic voice and he makes it look easy,” Chieng adds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2024
Pausing to turn a page, the lad saw her looking and, with boyish good nature offered half his paper, saying bluntly, “want to read it? That’s a first-rate story.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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