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well-intentioned (adj.)

1590s, from well (adv.) + intentioned "having intentions" (of a specified kind).

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Definitions of well-intentioned from WordNet

well-intentioned (adj.)
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results; "the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm;
a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter
Synonyms: well-meaning / well-meant
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