do-gooder

noun
UK: /ˈduːˌɡʊdə/
US: /ˈduːˌɡʊdər/

  1. A person who tries to help others, but is often seen as annoying or interfering.

    1. He is a do-gooder, always helping old ladies cross the street.
    2. The do-gooder organization aims to improve the lives of the less fortunate in the community.

  2. Someone who sincerely wants to improve society and help people, though others might find their actions naive or misguided.

    1. The do-gooder volunteered at the homeless shelter every weekend.
    2. She was labeled a do-gooder for her constant advocacy for environmental protection laws.

Synonyms

benefactor humanitarian idealist altruist philanthropist
do-gooder adjective

  1. Describes someone who sincerely wants to improve society and help people.

    1. He has do-gooder intentions, even if his methods are not always effective.
    2. The do-gooder organization organized a fundraising event for local charities, contributing to the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "do-gooder" in English means: A person who tries to help others, but is often seen as annoying or interfering., Someone who sincerely wants to improve society and help people, though others might find their actions naive or misguided..

The phonetic transcription of "do-gooder" is /ˈduːˌɡʊdə/ in British English and /ˈduːˌɡʊdər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "do-gooder": benefactor, humanitarian, idealist, altruist, philanthropist.

Example usage of "do-gooder": "He is a do-gooder, always helping old ladies cross the street.". More examples on the page.