well-meaning meaning and definition

WELL-MEANING adjective

Definition of well-meaning (adjective)

1. not unfriendly or threatening
   • "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"
   • synonyms: unthreatening
2. 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-intentioned, well-meant