do-gooder

noun

do-good·​er ˈdü-ˌgu̇-dər How to pronounce do-gooder (audio)
: an earnest often naive humanitarian or reformer
do-gooding noun or adjective

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The do-gooder studio launched by billionaire Jeff Skoll ceased formal operations last April, Variety reported exclusively. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025 Some do-gooders can go to altruistic extremes without feeling resentful or judgmental. Sigal Samuel, Vox, 21 Jan. 2025 The Vanity Fair report comes at a crucial time for Harry and Meghan’s efforts to make a success of themselves as media moguls, entrepreneurs and global do-gooders. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025 At the beach, while other tourists gather for sunset and surfers catch glassy lefts, do-gooders dig holes, adding plant defender to the frontline, one by one. Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for do-gooder 

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of do-gooder was in 1925

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“Do-gooder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-gooder. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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