Antonyms for goodness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : good-nis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈgʊd nɪs

Definition of goodness

Origin : Old English godnes "goodness, virtue, kindliness;" see good (adj.) + -ness. In exclamations from 1610s, first recorded being for goodnesse sake, i.e. "as you trust in the goodness of God."

noun decency, excellence

Example sentences :

I am bound for my quarters, I came but to thank you for your goodness to me, and to bid you farewell.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

He only desires that you will have the goodness to let him alone.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

"I wish to goodness I could marry them both," said Viviette.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

It is natural to goodness and innocence, but not the less is the error a disastrous one.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

But when he speaks "truth" of Caesar he has to admit Caesar's goodness.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

Tell him that I send him my thanks for all the goodness he has shown me,—he has always been kind to me.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

Now, after such a proof of her goodness, could he permit her to suffer so much grief?
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Her purity, her goodness, all that which resembled her in Nature, returned to her and saved her.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

"I wish to goodness you had that picture done," grumbled Chip.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

And for that act of goodness, Uncle Matthew had gone to his grave under stigma.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Synonyms for goodness

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