Definition of well-intentioned Well-intentioned

well•in•ten•tioned

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Adjective

well-intentioned - marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results; "a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter"; "a well-meaning but tactless fellow"; "the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm; "blunt but well-meant criticism"
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  • well-intentioned (Adjective)
    Having good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • well-intentioned (a.)
    Having upright intentions or honorable purposes.

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