Well-meaning Synonyms

wĕlmēnĭng
Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results; ; ; - S.W.Maughm
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. well-intentioned
  2. well-meant
Not unfriendly or threatening
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. unthreatening

Words Related to Well-meaning

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Well-meaning Sentence Examples

  • He was so honest and well-meaning that he might have made a good ruler in quiet times.

  • At best they were seen as well-meaning do-gooders and at worst inept meddlers.

  • When considering adoption of a baby or older child, well-meaning friends and family have a load of speculative advice and warnings, but it's best to look at adoption facts to learn what you need to know.

  • Cynthia excused herself and retreated to the kitchen, leaving well-meaning Brandon Westlake with a what-did-I-say-wrong look on his sun beaten face.

  • Regardless of what well-meaning friends and relatives said, he refused to take the car back.

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