well-meaning

[ wel-mee-ning ]

adjective

1. meaning or intending well; having good intentions:

   a well-meaning but tactless person.

2. Also well-meant []. proceeding from good intentions:

   Her well-meaning words were received in silence.

well-meaning

adjective

1. having or indicating good or benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-meaning¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

But other personal finance recommendations are well-meaning and in desperate need of an update given the current economic reality for many people.

From Salon

However, many other delegates were adamant that there be an indirect way of electing the president to provide a buffer against what Thomas Jefferson called “well-meaning, but uninformed people.”

From Salon

Her husband is well-meaning but infuriatingly clueless, at one point telling Adams’ character that he’d love to stay at home all day instead of working.

From Los Angeles Times

The organisation said a new wall with blank panels would be erected, offering an "alternative place for fans to leave messages to Harry" while protecting the Victorian structure from "potential, well-meaning damage".

From BBC

While the tech world is full of well-meaning apps that end up being little used, Mr Hong, the pig farmer, has expressed interest.

From BBC