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

Growing up, many of us remember dutifully taking a few more bites of protein (and, of course, vegetables) to appease our moms before we were allowed to progress to the sweet, carb-heavy goodness of dessert. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

Following the premiere of the second season (but before the promise of a third), Innanen spoke with Variety about Paul Baker’s arc this season, the limits of delivering sitcom goodness within an eight-episode season and his hopes for a Season 3. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

What the scientists tell me, and the engineers, is that that sand, thank goodness, has made its way to Beach Road in the normal process. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

The wrapping texture is like a hug of goodness for the skin, locking in moisture for a noticeably hydrated, bouncy look. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026