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intentioned

American

[in-ten-shuhnd] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃənd /

adjective

having particular or specified intentions (often used in combination).

a well-intentioned person.

Etymology

Origin of intentioned

First recorded in 1640–50; intention + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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But such measures, though well intentioned, carry serious implications for the freedoms of speech and access to information, as well as the right to privacy, for children and adults alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Australia's push to ban children from social media is "well intentioned" but will not make them safer online, video streaming giant YouTube warned on Monday.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

While the “fact checks” are well intentioned, they aren’t enough.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2024

Defence Committee Chair Sir Jeremy Quin said he understood the minister could not comment but warned that "some of the best laid, best intentioned of plans can run into problems".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2024

The self-disintegration of the whole animal that follows a systemic injection can be interpreted as a well- intentioned but lethal error.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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