good Samaritan

Definitions

A charitable or helpful person who stops to assist someone in distress.

A person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy to a stranger in need.

Examples

A good Samaritan stopped on the side of the highway to help the driver change a flat tire.

The local community praised the good Samaritan who returned the lost wallet filled with cash to its rightful owner.

Synonyms

altruist philanthropist humanitarian benefactor kind soul charitable person selfless helper

Antonyms

miser egotist selfish person heartless individual bystander uncaring person cold-hearted person