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1. (adj.) well-meaning
meaning or intending well; having good intentions:
a well-meaning but tactless person.
2. well-meaning
Also, well-meant. proceeding from good intentions:
well-meaning words.
Etymology: (1350–1400)
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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"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) well-meaning
having a good intention
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