good nature

noun

1. pleasant disposition; kindly nature; amiability.

Word History and Origins

Origin of good nature¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Idioms and Phrases

A cheerful, obliging disposition, as in Ted is known for his good nature—he's always willing to help. [Mid-1400s]

Example Sentences

What seemed like a big swing at the time feels even more alien now, in times where good nature is almost a foreign concept.

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Ms Farrell, who keeps in touch with staff still working there, said the unit is operating on the "fumes" of the nurses' good nature.

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The judge said Doe had been of previous good character and accepted that the conspirators may have taken advantage of his good nature.

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Seeing how easily Elphaba’s good nature is twisted to fit the agenda of those who seek uniformity and total control is unnervingly parallel to the racist rhetoric so often parroted by conservative mouthpieces.

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“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.

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