adjective
1. not unfriendly or threatening (Freq. 1)
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her well-meaning words were received in silence
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the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs
• Syn: ↑unthreatening
• Similar to: ↑amicable
2. marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
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a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter
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a well-meaning but tactless fellow
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"the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm
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blunt but well-meant criticism
• Syn: ↑well-intentioned, ↑well-meant
• Similar to: ↑intended
Useful english dictionary. 2012.