1. (adj)well-meaning, unthreatening not unfriendly or threatening
"her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"
2. (adj)well-intentioned, well-meaning, well-meant 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"
Definition of 'well-meaning'
