Well-meaning - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈwel miːnɪŋ|
Brit.
|ˈwel miːnɪŋ|
adjective
- not unfriendly or threatening
her well-meaning words were received in silence
the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs
- marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results (syn: well-intentioned, well-meant)the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs
a well-meaning but tactless fellow
the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers
the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers
Extra examples
A lot of problems can be caused by well-meaning friends.
He's very well-meaning, but he doesn't really understand what's going on.
...she was offended by the curt reply to her well-meaning question...
...an inapt but well-meaning attempt to inject some humor into the proceedings...
...a car shopper thoroughly muddled by too much well-meaning advice...
...the inexperienced babysitter turned out to be a well-meaning but hopelessly incompetent watcher of young children...
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