English

Alternative forms

• goodnature (obsolete)

Noun

good nature

1. Habitual kindness or mildness of temper or disposition; amiability. [from 15th c.]
   • 1863, Anthony Trollope, Rachel Ray:

     I am disposed to think that Mrs. Butler Cornbury did Mrs. Tappitt an injury when she with so much ready goodnature accepted the invitation for the party […].

   • Macaulay

     the good nature and generosity which belonged to his character

   • Hawthorne

     The young count's good nature and easy persuadability were among his best characteristics.