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well-intentioned

[ wel-in-ten-shuhnd ]
/ ˈwɛl ɪnˈtɛn ʃənd /
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adjective
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Origin of well-intentioned

First recorded in 1590–1600
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British Dictionary definitions for well-intentioned

well-intentioned

adjective (well intentioned when postpositive)
having or indicating benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results
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