welldoing: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, Literary
Quick answer
What does “welldoing” mean?
The act of doing good or performing morally right actions.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The act of doing good or performing morally right actions.
A formal or slightly archaic term for benevolence, charity, or virtuous conduct; can also refer to prosperity or well-being as a result of good deeds.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. The word is rare in both varieties and slightly more likely to be encountered in historical or religious texts.
Connotations
Connotes moral virtue, often with a slightly old-fashioned or high-minded tone.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in everyday speech and writing in both regions.
Grammar
How to Use “welldoing” in a Sentence
[Noun] is a result of welldoing.She devoted her life to welldoing.The principle of welldoing guided them.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “welldoing” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- Not applicable; 'welldoing' is a noun.
American English
- Not applicable; 'welldoing' is a noun.
adverb
British English
- Not applicable.
American English
- Not applicable.
adjective
British English
- Not applicable; the adjective is 'well-doing' (hyphenated) and is very rare.
American English
- Not applicable; the adjective is 'well-doing' (hyphenated) and is very rare.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Rarely used, mostly in philosophical or historical texts discussing ethics.
Everyday
Extremely rare; would sound formal and old-fashioned.
Technical
Not used in technical contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “welldoing”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “welldoing”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “welldoing”
- Spelling as two words ('well doing') or hyphenated ('well-doing') in modern contexts is common, though 'welldoing' is the standard noun form.
- Using it in casual conversation where 'good deeds' or 'kindness' would be more natural.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
As a noun meaning 'the doing of good', it is standardly written as one word: 'welldoing'. The hyphenated form 'well-doing' is also sometimes seen, especially in older texts.
No, 'welldoing' is only a noun. There is no verb 'to welldo'. The related concept would be expressed with phrases like 'to do good' or 'to act virtuously'.
It is a very low-frequency, formal word. You are most likely to encounter it in religious, philosophical, or literary contexts, or in historical texts. In everyday language, words like 'good deeds', 'charity', or 'benevolence' are far more common.
'Welldoing' refers to the *action* of doing good. 'Well-being' refers to the *state* of being healthy, happy, or prosperous. Welldoing might lead to well-being, but they are not synonyms.
The act of doing good or performing morally right actions.
Welldoing is usually formal, literary in register.
Welldoing: in British English it is pronounced /ˌwelˈduːɪŋ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌwelˈduɪŋ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this word.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of WELLDOING as DOING things WELL in a moral sense — doing good.
Conceptual Metaphor
GOOD IS UP / VIRTUE IS A PATH (e.g., 'on the path of welldoing').
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'welldoing' MOST likely to be found?