good nature
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good nature
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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There’s too much drama — your husband’s view that your mother has taken advantage of your good nature and your sister’s opinion that your mother is doing her best etc. — and not enough action.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The judge said Doe had been of previous good character and accepted that the conspirators may have taken advantage of his good nature.
From BBC ● May 19, 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
Perhaps we will find it possible to accommodate other forms of life, from other planets, out of sheer good nature.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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