someone who always tries to help people, especially people who are poor or in trouble. This word is used as a criticism, to suggest that their help is unnecessary or unsuitable.
Synonyms and related words
Someone who is kind, generous or helpful
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do-gooder
noun countable
US /ˌdu ˈɡʊdər/
Word Forms
singular
do-gooder
plural
do-gooders
DEFINITIONS1
1
someone who always tries to help people, especially people who are poor or in trouble. This word is used as a criticism, to suggest that their help is unnecessary or inappropriate.