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well-meaning
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Adjective
  • 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
  • not unfriendly or threatening
    • her well-meaning words were received in silence
    • the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs
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