Meaning of the word "do gooder" in English
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do gooder
US /ˈduː.ɡʊd.ɚ/
UK /ˈduː.ɡʊd.ər/
Noun
a person who is earnestly but ineffectually philanthropic or reformist; an idealistic but often naive social reformer
Example:
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Some people dismiss her as a naive do-gooder, but her intentions are genuinely good.
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He's always trying to help, but sometimes he comes across as a bit of a do-gooder.
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