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

The border with Mexico itself, because, honestly — thank goodness. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

How much capacity do people really have to choose between goodness and evil? — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

And as God’s spiritual children, made in His image and likeness, our true identity is inseparable from Him and reflects His goodness and harmony. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026

Still, the goodness of the final product justifies the effort. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026