Well-meaning
[wel-mee-ning] /ˈwɛlˈmi nɪŋ/
adjective
1.
meaning or intending well; having good intentions:
a well-meaning but tactless person.
2.
Also, well-meant
[wel-ment] /ˈwɛlˈmɛnt/ (Show IPA). proceeding from good intentions:
Her well-meaning words were received in silence.
well-meaning
adjective (well meaning when postpositive)
1.
having or indicating good or benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results
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