well-intentioned meaning and definition

WELL-INTENTIONED adjective

Definition of well-intentioned (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: well-meaning, well-meant