well-intentioned

adjective

well-in·​ten·​tioned ˌwel-in-ˈten(t)-shənd How to pronounce well-intentioned (audio)

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Diversion is well-intentioned and a good start, Kelly, the New York lawyer said. Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025 Not all these are well-intentioned. Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025 Macron’s announcement, however well-intentioned, betrays that principle. Nolan Lebovitz, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025 While well-intentioned, this rarely taps into the deeper layers of identity and relevance that multicultural viewers respond to. Tony Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-intentioned

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-intentioned was in 1598

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“Well-intentioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-intentioned. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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