WELL-INTENTIONED


Meaning of WELL-INTENTIONED in English

also well intentioned

If you say that a person or their actions are well-intentioned , you mean that they intend to be helpful or kind but they are unsuccessful or cause problems.

He is well-intentioned but a poor administrator.

...rules that, however well-intentioned, are often hopelessly impractical.

= well-meaning

ADJ

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