do-gooder

do-gooder

One who is very interested in social reform and helping others. The term is often used pejoratively to suggest that such a person is naïve and their efforts futile. I know you're a do-gooder, but how many people do you really think you'll be able to help on such a small scale? Oh, those environmental do-gooders come around every so often to complain about our factories. Don't pay them any mind. You haven't seen the last of me, you pesky do-gooders! I'll be back—you'll see! Mwahahaha!

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do-gooder

(ˈdugʊdɚ)

n. a person who is always trying to help others. (Often derogatory.) I don’t consider myself a do-gooder, but I try to help people.

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