do-goodism


do-good

(do͞o′go͝od′)adj. Naively idealistic in the support of philanthropic or humanitarian causes.
do′-good′ism n.

do-good•ism

(ˈdu gʊdˌɪz əm)

also do-good•er•ism

(-ˈgʊd əˌrɪz-)

n. the actions or attitudes of a do-gooder. [1950–55]

do-goodism

attitudes or actions of well-intentioned but sometimes ineffectual people, especially in the area of social reform.See also: Goodness, Society