good-naturedness
Easygoing pleasant temperament
Good-naturedness is the quality of being cheerful, easygoing, and pleasant in temperament.
Someone with good-naturedness responds to minor annoyances or inconveniences with patience rather than irritation: His good-naturedness made him popular with coworkers.
The trait suggests an agreeable disposition that doesn't take offense easily.
Naturally sympathetic and caring
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
- gentleSoft and kind
- kindType or caring
- considerateMindful of others' needs
thoughtful · caring · compassionate · tenderhearted · softhearted · generous · charitable · sympathetic
Showing kindness, warmth
- approachableEasy to engage with
- sociableInclined toward companionship
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
- congenialFriendly and likable
amicable · warmhearted · gracious · likeable · companionable · amiable · genial · affable
Relaxed in temperament
- placidCalm, undisturbed
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- mildModerate in intensity
- mellowSoft, ripe, relaxed
patient · unflappable · equable · serene · sweet-tempered · even-tempered · calm · laid-back
Pleasantly bright in mood
- jovialCheerful and friendly
- merryCheerful and lively
- jollyCheerful and lively
- sunnyBright with daylight
buoyant · lighthearted · upbeat · optimistic · bright · happy · mirthful · gleeful
Showing good manners
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- mannerlyHaving good social conduct
- tactfulSocially sensitive and careful
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
gracious · civil · respectful · well-mannered · refined · genteel · decorous · charming
kindhearted
Naturally sympathetic and caring
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
- gentleSoft and kind
- kindType or caring
considerate · thoughtful · caring · compassionate · tenderhearted · softhearted · generous · charitable · sympathetic · understanding
friendly
Showing kindness, warmth
- approachableEasy to engage with
- sociableInclined toward companionship
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
congenial · amicable · warmhearted · gracious · likeable · companionable · amiable · genial · affable · personable
easygoing
Relaxed in temperament
mellow · patient · unflappable · equable · serene · sweet-tempered · even-tempered · calm · laid-back · relaxed
cheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
sunny · buoyant · lighthearted · upbeat · optimistic · bright · happy · mirthful · gleeful · joyful
polite
Showing good manners
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- mannerlyHaving good social conduct
- tactfulSocially sensitive and careful
diplomatic · gracious · civil · respectful · well-mannered · refined · genteel · decorous · charming · gallant
good-naturednessill-naturedness
Habitually unpleasant disposition
bad temper · nastiness · meanness · unpleasantness · surliness
good-naturednessirritability
Proneness to agitation
irascibility · testiness · touchiness · peevishness · petulance
good-naturednessintractability
Resistance to management
recalcitrance · obstinacy · disobedience · contrariness · perversity
good, natural, nature, goodness, naturally, unnatural, good-natured, naturalness, unnaturally