adjective
- Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results.
- usage: "a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter"; "a well-meaning but tactless fellow"; "the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers- S. W. Maughm; "blunt but well-meant criticism"
- synonyms: well-meaning, well-meant
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