do-gooder
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do-gooder
A derogatory term for a person whose moral or social engagement is perceived as naive, excessive, or self-righteous. The term implies that the good intentions are unrealistic or merely put on for show.
Er wird von seinen Kritikern oft als Gutmensch beschimpft, weil er sich für Flüchtlinge einsetzt.
His critics often insult him as a do-gooder because he advocates for refugees.
The word is made up of 'gut' (good) and 'Mensch' (person/human being). Unlike what the literal meaning might suggest, it is not a positive term, but almost always a derogatory criticism.
Nenn mich nicht Gutmensch, nur weil ich eine andere Meinung habe.
Don't call me a do-gooder just because I have a different opinion.
'Gutmensch' (do-gooder) is a politically charged term and is used as an insult. It is meant to imply that a person's moral actions are naive, unrealistic, or merely put on for show.
In der hitzigen Debatte fielen oft Begriffe wie „Gutmensch“.
In the heated debate, terms like 'Gutmensch' came up often.
The word is often used in the construction 'jemanden als Gutmenschen bezeichnen' (to call someone a do-gooder) or 'jemanden als Gutmenschen beschimpfen' (to insult someone as a do-gooder).
Er wurde in den sozialen Medien als Gutmensch beschimpft.
He was insulted as a do-gooder on social media.
