bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured.
You are too good-natured to resent a little criticism.
Therefore, even the extremely humane and wise Buddha taught his disciples to ignore evil-natured bhikshus.
In Paris they have a way of wiping a man out by saying "He's so good-natured".
Gerald is good-natured, but bad-tempered and the young wife has a good family education and strict moral values.
while supporters see him as a much-needed dose of good-natured Middle American reality for the often nasty realm of Washington politics.
Thin lips are good-natured in terms of face. Even in a dispute, there are ridiculous lines of laughter around the lips, which make people easily unable to get angry with him.
A good-natured fellow at heart, he could not bear to see his master in such a bad way. If he were to cause this old opium-smoker to drop dead from fright it would be a terrible crime! The gods would surely punish him by cutting short his -life!
an ill-natured person, comment
in an ill-natured and tetchy manner.
She had fondly loved her sinful but good-natured father.
Mrs Western was a very good-natured woman, and ordinarily of a forgiving temper.
Before the accident, he was hard-working and good-natured, but he became ill-tempered and generally disliked.
What were you like as a child? Serious, responsible? Happy-go-luvky? Sweet-natured ? Hyperactive or a timid creature clinglng to your mother's skirt?
That he was perfectly agreeable and good-natured, and altogether a very charming man, did not admit of a doubt, for he was tall and handsome, and Henry's father.
the good-natured villagers
a good-natured But indolent hanger-on;
a good-natured and hospitable man; a hospitable act; hospitable invitations.
"Why, certainly," said the good-natured Rat, jumping to his feet and dismissing poetry from his mind for the day.
He's terribly smart, good-natured, and pleasant, but he simply has no clue of how to make a living aside from sales of somewhat dicey goods online, so now he just hangs out.
There are always some words that have been moved for a long time! There is always an old song that is unforgettable. There are always some past events that make people cry! I dare not say how strong I am, but I know that I am good natured.
such a sweet-tempered/sweet-natured girl
Judging by your face, I think you, too, are a good-natured dog.
The dog shelter's good natured and trusting manager,Kevin Shepherd,is delighted with the home's new owner and also rather taken withCruella's probationofficer.
"He was lazy, peevish, and a bon-vivant; the appearance of a lady frightened him beyond measure; hence it was but seldom that he joined the paternal circle in Russell Square, where there was plenty of gaiety, and where the jokes of his good-natured old father frightened his amour-proper."
Mr. Facer is usually a pretty good-natured fellow.
The children seemed to tumble about and amuse themselves like a litter of rough, good-natured collie puppies.
If people put you down (and not in a good-natured, joking way), then let them know that their opinion of you is not held by everyone—most of all yourself.
docile; meek; gentle; good-natured; obedient; biddable; tame
"People's values have changed," he said. "It doesn't matter if you're a nice guy or you're fun or good natured or have a sense of humor."
in an ill-natured and snappish manner.
Father Fang and his elder brother finally chose a handsome young man who was clean and good-natured (who could take care of Fang Jinrong's arrogance) in the army under their hands.
But I have always observed that they who are good-natured when children are good-natured when they grow up; and he was always the sweetest-tempered, most generous-hearted, boy in the world.
He is good-natured and has never had a quarrel with anyone.
If you do not ask their help, all men are good-natured, if you don't drink, the price of wine is of no interest
a good-natured person, discussion
A bespectacled , good-natured old fellow was what I had expected to see; and you came, looking as just as you still look, for you are one on whom the years little marks. 我夢見的是一位戴眼鏡的和藹可親的老年人，可逆一出現——原來你的模樣跟你今天的樣子完全相似，原來你這個人始終沒有變化，儘管歲月在你身上緩緩地流逝！
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