well-intentioned

[ wel-in-ten-shuhnd ]
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adjective

Origin of well-intentioned

1
First recorded in 1590–1600

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British Dictionary definitions for well-intentioned

well-intentioned

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

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