HyperDic: well-meaning

English > 2 senses of the word well-meaning:
ADJECTIVEallwell-meaning, unthreateningnot unfriendly or threatening
allwell-meaning, well-intentioned, well-meantmarked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
English > well-meaning: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningnot unfriendly or threatening.
Examples
  • "her well-meaning words were received in silence"
  • "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"
Synonymunthreatening
BroaderamicableCharacterized by friendship and good will
Spanishbienintencionado
English > well-meaning: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmarked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results.
Examples
  • "a well-meaning but tactless fellow"
  • "the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm
Synonymswell-intentioned, well-meant
BroaderintendedResulting from one's intentions
Spanishbienintencionado
Catalanbenintencionat

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