well-meaning - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'well-meaning' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Well-meaning

[ a.]

- Having a good intention.

1 . well-meaning

[ s]

Meaning (1):
- marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

Example in sentence:

a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter;
a well-meaning but tactless fellow;
blunt but well-meant criticism;
the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers

Meaning (2):
- not unfriendly or threatening

Example in sentence:

wel-begone welaway welch welcher welchman welcome welcomed welcomely welcomeness welcomer

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