Do-gooding

Translation of "do-gooding" into Russian

Noun

Usually uncountable; refers to the practice of doing good, often with a self-righteous or intrusive nuance.

доброделание

книжн.; часто с ироническим или неодобрительным оттенком

His do-gooding annoyed everyone in the office.

Его доброделание раздражало всех в офисе.

Pres. Participle

Used attributively to describe a person, policy, or attitude as inclined to do good, often in a sanctimonious way.

разг.; о показной или назойливой доброте, часто с неодобрением

The film satirizes do-gooding politicians.

Фильм высмеивает добреньких политиков.

Noun

The practice of trying to help other people, especially in a self-righteous or meddlesome way.

His do-gooding annoyed everyone in the office.

Pres. Participle

Disposed to do good, especially in a way that seems sanctimonious or intrusive.

The film satirizes do-gooding politicians.