GOODWILLS Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

goodwill

noun

ˌgu̇d-ˈwil

Definition of goodwill next

as in friendship

kindly concern, interest, or support the long tradition of goodwill that exists between the United States and Canada

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as in willingness

cheerful readiness to do something took on the task of coaching the soccer team with lots of zeal and goodwill

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Recent Examples of goodwill All this self-agonizing left the rest of the cast and crew waiting around for hours, their goodwill draining away. —

Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 His idea would be to try a much longer process, involving several rounds of public votes — all to generate goodwill and buy-in. —

Jeremy Fugleberg, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026 In-park surcharges and extra fees have boosted corporate revenue at the expense of customer goodwill. —

Robert Niles, Oc Register, 19 May 2026 Anthropic has successfully navigated a challenging AI moment, leading with a safety-first message that has engendered support from tech peers, enterprise clients, and some public goodwill. —

Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for goodwill

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Noun

Fleur and Caroline put innumerable noses out of joint on their paths to creative and intellectual fulfillment; lovers become dejected, friendships are left to go cold, and each woman’s devotion to her work is viewed with resentment and suspicion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The show explores middle-age desperation, loneliness and, notably, masculinity and male friendship.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026