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do-gooder

UK
/duːˈɡʊdə/
US
/duˈɡʊdɚ/

Translations

do-goodernoun
do-gooders
pl
UK
/duːˈɡʊdə/
US
/duˈɡʊdɚ/
The do-gooder organized a charity event to help the homeless.
Благодетель организовал благотворительное мероприятие, чтобы помочь бездомным.
The do-gooder donated a large sum of money to the local hospital.
Филантроп пожертвовал крупную сумму денег местной больнице.
Additional translations
меценат
альтруист
Synonyms
philanthropist
charitable person
benefactor
altruist
humanitarian
do-gooderadjective
UK
/ˈduː ˌɡʊdə/
US
/ˈdu ˌɡʊdər/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "do-gooder mentality".
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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