well-meaning

[US]/ˌwelˈmiːnɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌwelˈmiːnɪŋ/

Translation

adj.having good intentions

Phrases & Collocations

well-meaning gesture

well-meaning advice

well-meaning attempt

being well-meaning

well-meaning person

was well-meaning

seem well-meaning

well-meaning intentions

generally well-meaning

a well-meaning friend

Example Sentences

he had well-meaning intentions, but the outcome was disastrous.

it was a well-meaning suggestion, even if a bit impractical.

her well-meaning advice often came across as criticism.

we appreciate their well-meaning efforts to help us.

despite being well-meaning, his actions caused more problems.

the well-meaning teacher tried to support struggling students.

it's hard to fault someone with such well-meaning motives.

their well-meaning gesture touched our hearts deeply.

she offered a well-meaning but unsolicited piece of advice.

the company launched a well-meaning campaign to promote sustainability.

even with well-meaning support, the project faced challenges.

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