well-meaning

Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary

adjective

1. not unfriendly or threatening (Freq. 1)
- her well-meaning words were received in silence
- the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs
• Syn:
unthreatening
• Similar to:
amicable
2. marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
- 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
• Syn:
well-intentioned, well-meant
• Similar to:
intended

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  well-intentioned, well-meant, unthreatening