goodness

good|ness /g'ʊdnəs/
1 [EXCLAM]
People sometimes say `goodness' or `my goodness' to express surprise.
Goodness, I wonder if he knows...
My goodness, he's earned millions in his career.
for goodness sake: see sake
thank goodness: see thank
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
Goodness is the quality of being kind, helpful, and honest.
He retains a faith in human goodness.