'good-natured' originates from the combination of 'good' and 'nature,' where 'good' meant 'virtuous' and 'nature' referred to one's inherent character.

'good-natured' evolved from the Middle English term 'good' and 'nature,' which were used together to describe a person's character.

Initially, it meant 'having a virtuous character,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.