1570s, from good nature "pleasing or kind disposition" (mid-15c.), from good (adj.) + nature (n.). Related: Good-naturedly.
too good-natured to resent a little criticism
the good-natured policeman on our block
the sounds of good-natured play
good-for-nothing
good-humored
good-looking
goodly
goodman
good-natured
good-neighbor
goodness
good-night
goods
good-time
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