well-meaning

Letters that make well-meaning

a, e, g, l, n, m, i, w are letters that make 'well-meaning'

Words within well-meaning

el, ell, well, meaning, AN, ng, Ea, EL, mean, in, ani, IN, ME, In, Ni are words within 'well-meaning'


2 possible definitions for 'well-meaning'

Well Meaning as "marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results"

Under this definition, well-meaning is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

well-intentioned, well-meant have the same meaning as 'well-meaning'

Similar to well-meaning

intended is similar to well-meaning.

Example of well-meaning used within this context

"a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter", "a well-meaning but tactless fellow", "the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm, "blunt but well-meant criticism"


Well Meaning as "not unfriendly or threatening"

Under this definition, well-meaning is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

unthreatening has the same meaning as well-meaning

Similar to well-meaning

amicable is similar to well-meaning.

Example of well-meaning used within this context

"her well-meaning words were received in silence", "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"



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