well-meaning

Adjective
  1. Not unfriendly or threatening (synset 301250059)
    "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"
    similar to: amicable - characterized by friendship and good will
    same as: unthreatening
  2. Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results (synset 301341401)
    "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"; "blunt but well-meant criticism"
    similar to: intended - resulting from one's intentions
    same as: well-intentioned, well-meant

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