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

Her basic goodness, her humility, her generosity of spirit, were inspirational. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026

Most of that high-proof goodness gets processed through Boise. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Aug. 2026

Thank goodness Angie Nixon is not an aggressively obnoxious member of the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America). — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

This is a vote that asks members of both parties to stand together and vote for a bill that is complicated but that offers so much goodness to a community that has long awaited it. — Vanessa Chism, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026