WELL-MEANING as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • not unfriendly or threatening
   Synonym(s)
   • unthreatening (what does unthreatening mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • her well-meaning words were received in silence
   • the exasperation of a…well-meaning cow worried by dogs
   Similar To
   • amicable (what does amicable mean?)
2. Meaning
   • marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
   Synonym(s)
   • well-intentioned (what does well-intentioned mean?)
   • well-meant (what does well-meant mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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 bu
   Similar To
   • intended (what does intended mean?)