SINCE 1828
well-meaning
adjective
well-mean·ing
| \ ˈwel-ˈmē-niŋ
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Definition of well-meaning
1
: having good intentions
well-meaning but misguided idealists
2
: based on good intentions
well-meaning advice
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well-meaning
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of well-meaning
: having or showing a desire to do something good but often producing bad results
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