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do-gooder

UK
/duːˈɡʊdə/
US
/duˈɡʊdɚ/

Translations

do-goodernoun
do-gooders
pl
UK
/duːˈɡʊdə/
US
/duˈɡʊdɚ/
donneur de leçonsPéjoratif ; se dit d’une personne qui veut faire le bien tout en étant perçue comme intrusive ou donneuse de leçons.
The new volunteer was seen as a do-gooder by some of the more experienced staff.
La nouvelle bénévole était considérée comme une donneuse de leçons par certains membres du personnel plus expérimentés.
Additional translations
bienfaiteurPour une personne bien intentionnée qui cherche à aider les autres ; moins fréquent avec nuance péjorative.
Synonyms
philanthropist
altruist
benefactor
charitable person
humanitarian
do-gooderadjective
UK
/ˈduː ˌɡʊdə/
US
/ˈdu ˌɡʊdər/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "do-gooder mentality".
moralisateurSe dit d’efforts ou de projets bien intentionnés mais jugés peu pragmatiques ou trop moralisateurs.
The proposal was criticized as another do-gooder scheme that ignored local needs.
La proposition a été critiquée comme un autre projet moralisateur qui ignorait les besoins locaux.
Synonyms
sentimental
do-goodish
sanctimonious
pious
self-righteous
moralistic
humanitarian
idealistic
philanthropic
altruistic
well-intentioned
well-meaning

Definitions

do-goodernoun
A person who seeks to help others, often in a way that is regarded as interfering or overly idealistic.
The new volunteer was seen as a do-gooder by some of the more experienced staff, who were skeptical of her ambitious plans.
A well-intentioned but naive or meddlesome reformer or philanthropist (often used derogatorily).
Critics dismissed the senator as a do-gooder who failed to grasp the economic realities.
do-gooderadjective
Relating to or characteristic of well-meaning but impractical efforts at helping others.
The proposal was criticized as another do-gooder scheme that ignored local needs.
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