Virtue Ethics

noun the quality of being well meaning; kindness

adjective benevolent (showing kindness and goodwill)

• The philanthropist's benevolence towards the less fortunate is well-known in the community.
• She showed her benevolence by helping out her neighbors with groceries during the lockdown.
• Dude, that guy's benevolence knows no bounds - he's always helping out strangers.
• The sun's benevolence shone down on the fields, bringing warmth and growth to the crops.

noun the quality of being good; moral excellence; virtue

interjection used to express surprise or emphasis

• The goodness of the new policy is evident in the positive impact it has had on the community.
• Oh goodness, I can't believe I forgot to bring my lunch to work today!
• Goodness gracious, that party was lit last night!
• The goodness of her heart shone through in her selfless actions towards those in need.

adjective describing someone or something as lacking virtue or moral goodness

• Her actions were deemed unvirtuous by society's standards.
• He's always getting into trouble for his unvirtuous behavior.
• I can't believe she did something so unvirtuous!
• The unvirtuous path may seem easier, but it leads to regret in the end.