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Adjective: well-meaning  'wel'mee-ning
  1. Not unfriendly or threatening
    "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"; "her well-meaning words were received in silence";
    - unthreatening
     
  2. Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
    "a well-meaning but tactless fellow"; "the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers";
    - well-intentioned, well-meant

See also: amicable, intended

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