well-meaning 2
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
Examples
- 1.a well-meaning but tactless fellow
- 2.the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers- S.W.Maughm
- 3.a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter
- 4.blunt but well-meant criticism
Synonyms
- well-intentioned 1
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
- well-meant 1
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
