die Gutmütigkeit
Translation
good-naturedness, kindness, benevolence, good temper
Examples
Seine Gutmütigkeit wird oft ausgenutzt.
His good-naturedness is often taken advantage of.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre Gutmütigkeit.
She is known for her good-naturedness.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) Gutmütigkeit someone's good-naturedness His good-naturedness is admirable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kindness, benevolence; Antonyms: malice, malevolence
Etymology
From 'gut' (good) + 'Mut' (spirit, mood) + '-igkeit' (-ness). Literally 'good-spiritedness'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is always in a 'good mood' (guter Mut) and therefore is good-natured.