well-intentioned

American  

[wel-in-ten-shuhnd] / ˈwɛl ɪnˈtɛn ʃənd /

adjective

1. well-meaning.

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well-intentioned British  

adjective

1. having or indicating benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results

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Etymology

Origin of well-intentioned

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

We have seen a raft of well-intentioned policy proposals designed for this scenario, including a universal basic income and a more robust social safety net.

From MarketWatch

If “Intentional” isn’t consistently riveting reading, it is nonetheless sensible—and well-intentioned.

From The Wall Street Journal

You are very well-intentioned, but you’ve actually got the rules of survivor benefits backwards.

From MarketWatch

But she isn’t permitted to subjugate her characters to advance her own agenda, no matter how well-intentioned.

From Los Angeles Times

Record labels closed, well-intentioned young people signed bad deals, and master recordings got hidden away to collect dust.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• agreeable
• benign
• encouraging
• positive
• supportive
• sympathetic