Do-gooder (Noun)
Meaning
Someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The politician was labeled a do-gooder by her opponents for her relentless pursuit of environmental legislation.
- Her charitable work with local homeless shelters had earned her a reputation as a dedicated do-gooder in the community.
- As a young lawyer, she had always been driven to be a do-gooder, taking on pro bono cases to help those in need.
- The do-gooder attitude of the new employee was refreshing in a company often criticized for its lack of social responsibility.
- The philanthropist was often accused of being a self-serving do-gooder, but those who knew her swore that her generosity was genuine.