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善意 — meaning in English

zen'i

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English meaning

  • bona fide adjective Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
  • good adj Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
  • goodwill noun A friendly, favorable attitude toward someone or something.

Senses

善意 is used for these senses in English:

  • bona fide In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
  • good Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
  • goodwill A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something.

bona fide — full definition

  1. adjective Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
  2. adjective In law, made or held in good faith, without fraud or knowledge of a defect.
  3. adverb In good faith; sincerely and without deception.

good — full definition

  1. adj Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
  2. adj Skilled or competent at something.
  3. adj Pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfying.
  4. adj Still fit for use; not expired or spoiled.
  5. adj Thorough or considerable in amount or degree.

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