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do-gooding en · ADJ

Etymology

From do good + -ing.

Meanings

1. (derogatory, not-comparable) Advocating or performing a supposed morally superior course of action, even in the face of overwhelming experience or factual evidence that its effect is only irrelevant or harmful.

do-gooding en · NOUN

Etymology

From do good + -ing.

Meanings

1. (derogatory, uncountable) The actions or attitudes of a do-gooder.