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well-intentioned 1

adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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Definition

marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

Examples

  • 1.a well-meaning but tactless fellow
  • 2.blunt but well-meant criticism
  • 3.a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter
  • 4.the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers- S.W.Maughm

Synonyms

  • marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

  • marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

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