Definition of well-meaning Well-meaning
well•mean•ing
We found 4 definitions of well-meaning from 3 different sources.
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What does well-meaning mean?
WordNet
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| well-meaning - not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs" | ||
| unthreatening | ||
| well-meaning - 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" | ||
| well-intentioned, well-meant | ||
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Wiktionary 
- well-meaning (Adjective)
With good intentions, often used to reflect positively on a negative outcome or situation.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- well-meaning (a.)
Having a good intention.
