do-gooding

adj, noun — 2 senses

do-gooding

adj

Etymology From do good + -ing.

Derogatory 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.

do-gooding

noun

Etymology From do good + -ing.

Derogatory The actions or attitudes of a do-gooder.

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