good nature

pleasant disposition; kindly nature; amiability.

Origin of good nature

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

But I am obliged to you; I will not trespass on your good-nature.

The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood |Arthur Griffiths
Sir Philip had that species of good-nature which can lend, but not that which can give.

Tales And Novels, Volume 1 (of 10) |Maria Edgeworth
But he believed that Mr Smith had only given way from good-nature, only in a few cases, and only for small sums.

The Exiles of Faloo |Barry Pain
Their good-nature I am the last man in the world to dispute.

The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. IV. (of 12) |Edmund Burke

Edward had always been even-tempered, but now his good-nature was quite angelic.

Mrs. Craddock |W. Somerset Maugham

good nature

A cheerful, obliging disposition, as in Ted is known for his good nature—he's always willing to help. [Mid-1400s]