well meaning
adjective/ˌwel ˈmiːnɪŋ/
/ˌwel ˈmiːnɪŋ/
- intending to do what is right and helpful but often not succeeding synonym well intentioned
- a well-meaning attempt to be helpful
- He's very well meaning.
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