WELL-INTENTIONED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does well-intentioned mean? 

• WELL-INTENTIONED (adjective)
  The adjective WELL-INTENTIONED has 1 sense:

1. marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

  Familiarity information: WELL-INTENTIONED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• WELL-INTENTIONED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

Synonyms:

well-intentioned; well-meaning; well-meant

Context example:

blunt but well-meant criticism

Similar:

intended (resulting from one's intentions)