well-meaning

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well-meaning Definition

• (s) not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"
• (s) 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 bu

well-meaning Synonyms

• unthreatening
• well-intentioned
• well-meaning
• well-meant