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Well-meaning

Well-meaning Meaning & Definition
Well-meaning Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Well-meaning?

[adj] not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"
[adj] marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results; "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 | Synonyms for Well-meaning: amicable | intended | unthreatening | well-intentioned | well-meant

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Well-meaning In Webster's Dictionary

\Well"-mean`ing\, a. Having a good intention.

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