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well-meaning

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Well-meaning \Well"-mean`ing\, a.
   Having a good intention.

Source : WordNet®

well-meaning
     adj 1: not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were
            received in silence"; "the exasperation of
            a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs" [syn: {unthreatening}]
     2: 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"
        [syn: {well-intentioned}, {well-meant}]
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