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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The actions or attitudes of a do-gooder. derogatory, uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   Advocating or performing a supposed morally superior course of action, even in the face of overwhelming experience or factual evidence that its effect is only irrelevant or harmful. derogatory, not-comparable

Etymology

From do good + -ing.

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