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well-meaning

DEFINITIONS OF: well-meaning

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adj not unfriendly or threatening

“her well-meaning words were received in silence”
“the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs”
Synonyms:
unthreatening
amicable
characterized by friendship and good will

adj marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

“a well-meaning but tactless fellow”
“"the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm”
Synonyms:
well-intentioned, well-meant
intended
resulting from one's intentions
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