Synonyms of goodness

goodness

noun

ˈgu̇d-nəs 

as in integrity

conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong

a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• integrity
• morality
• virtue
• honesty
• character
• rightness
• righteousness
• ethics
• rectitude
• morals
• decency
• honor
• uprightness
• virtuousness
• probity
• incorruptibility
• fitness
• correctness
• appropriateness
• scrupulousness
• etiquette
• decorum
• propriety
• high-mindedness
• right-mindedness
• irreproachability
• scrupulosity
• seemliness
• irreproachableness
• decorousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• evil
• badness
• wickedness
• sin
• immorality
• villainy
• iniquity
• degradation
• evildoing
• indiscretion
• impropriety
• sinfulness
• perversion
• depravity
• indecency
• degeneracy
• indecorum
• debauchery
• dishonesty
• crookedness
• meanness
• vileness
• unscrupulousness
• corruption
• viciousness
• lowness
• pervertedness
• underhandedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of goodness

Forget cookies or ice cream—put me within arm’s reach of a bag of salty, fried, starchy goodness and all my willpower disappears. — Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

This healthy, easy, no-cook potluck salad is full of fruit and vegetable goodness. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 23 July 2026

Much better, and much more empowering, is anchoring our thoughts in an acknowledgment of God’s active authority and goodness. — Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026

When stone fruit season rolls around, there’s no reason not to end every day with a dessert bursting with juicy, peachy goodness. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026