Altruism and Goodness

Altruism

Altruism noun - The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

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Goodness and altruism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goodness" instead a noun "Altruism".

Goodness noun - Conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong.

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Altruism and goodness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Altruism" instead a noun "Goodness".

Nearby Words: good, goodly

pure	pure altruism	pure goodness
natural	natural altruism	natural goodness
true	true altruism	true goodness
genuine	genuine altruism	genuine goodness
Other adjectives: simple, actual, selfless.

Most heroes nowadays tend to have more complex motivations than simple, unblemished goodness or altruism, and some aren't necessarily more morally desirable than the villains they fight.

Source: For Great Justice

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