well-meaning
adjective
well-mean·ing
ˈwel-ˈmē-niŋ 
1
: having good intentions
well-meaning but misguided idealists
2
: based on good intentions
well-meaning advice
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Lots of suggestions for cures and whatnot, all from well-meaning people.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2025
The limitations existed only in my mind, installed by well-meaning advice about being realistic and practical.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Engaging with users who post the r-word to court outrage and online engagement can cause well-meaning people to fall into a trap of rage bait, Benton, Harris and Massanari cautioned.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
While Matty hunts for clues and argues cases, Bates covertly thumbs through the psychological layers of a woman on a well-meaning revenge mission.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2025
The limitations existed only in my mind, installed by well-meaning advice about being realistic and practical.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Engaging with users who post the r-word to court outrage and online engagement can cause well-meaning people to fall into a trap of rage bait, Benton, Harris and Massanari cautioned.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
While Matty hunts for clues and argues cases, Bates covertly thumbs through the psychological layers of a woman on a well-meaning revenge mission.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
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“Well-meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-meaning. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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