well-meaning Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite not unfriendly or threatening
   unthreatening.
   
   • her well-meaning words were received in silence
   • the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs
2. adjective satellite marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
   well-meant; well-intentioned.
   
   • 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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