English adjective: well-meaning | |||
1. | well-meaning not unfriendly or threatening | ||
Samples | Her well-meaning words were received in silence. The exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs. | ||
Synonyms | unthreatening | ||
Similar | amicable | ||
Antonyms | hostile | ||
2. | well-meaning marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results | ||
Samples | 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. Blunt but well-meant criticism. | ||
Synonyms | well-intentioned, well-meant | ||
Similar | intended | ||
Antonyms | unintended | ||