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good nature

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noun

pleasant disposition; kindly nature; amiability.

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benevolence, consideration, kindness, amiability

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Origin of good nature

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

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Examples from the Web for good nature

But I am obliged to you; I will not trespass on your good-nature.
The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood|Arthur Griffiths
Sir Philip had that species of good-nature which can lend, but not that which can give.
Tales And Novels, Volume 1 (of 10)|Maria Edgeworth
But he believed that Mr Smith had only given way from good-nature, only in a few cases, and only for small sums.
The Exiles of Faloo|Barry Pain
Their good-nature I am the last man in the world to dispute.
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. IV. (of 12)|Edmund Burke

Edward had always been even-tempered, but now his good-nature was quite angelic.
Mrs. Craddock|W. Somerset Maugham

Idioms and Phrases with good nature

good nature

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

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