well-meaning
[ wel-mee-ning ]
/ ˈwɛlˈmi nɪŋ /
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adjective
meaning or intending well; having good intentions: a well-meaning but tactless person.
Also well-meant [wel-ment] /ˈwɛlˈmɛnt/. proceeding from good intentions: Her well-meaning words were received in silence.
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Nearby words
well-man, well-managed, well-mannered, well-marked, well-matched, well-meaning, well-meant, well-merited, well-met, well-mixed, well-motivated
Origin of well-meaning
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
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well-meaning
adjective (well meaning when postpositive)
having or indicating good or benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results
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