well-intentioned (s)
well-meaning (s)
well-meant (s)

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type s
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def marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
examples 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
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