What is the meaning of well-meaning?

adjective

• Not unfriendly or threatening.
  • usage: "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a... Well-meaning cow worried by dogs"
  • synonyms: unthreatening
• 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-intentioned, well-meant