goodwilly

/ˈɡʊdwɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

A person with good intentions or a desire to do good, but whose actions may not always align with their intentions.

“She was a goodwilly who volunteered at the local food bank, but her lack of organization caused more problems than she solved.”

Synonyms

  • do-gooder
  • well-meaning

Antonyms

  • malefactor
  • malevolent