Goodness and Reason

Goodness

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

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

Nearby Words: good, goodly

Reason noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

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Goodness and reason are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goodness" instead a noun "Reason".

similar	similar goodness	similar reason
true	true goodness	true reason
simple	simple goodness	simple reason
actual	actual goodness	actual reason
Other adjectives: real, little, ultimate, pragmatic.

With the Care Bears' entire schtick being spreading love and kindness and happiness and just plain pure goodness, naturally their antagonists tended towards people who, for whatever reason, wanted nothing more than to do the exact opposite.

Source: Card Carrying Villain / Western Animation
There is absolutely no reward for doing this in-game; the only reason to do so would be out of the goodness of one's heart.

Source: Good Samaritan
He had a lack of goodness and understanding, which was the reason why he treated all of his employees with contempt, along with the fact that he also hated dogs.

Source: Corrupt Corporate Executive

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