BabelNet

bn:00113788a

Adjective Concept

well-intentioned well-meaning well-meant

Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results WordNet 3.0

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Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Having good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results. Wiktionary

Having good intentions. Wiktionary (translation)

With good intentions, often used to reflect positively on a negative outcome or situation. Wiktionary

With good intentions. Wiktionary (translation)

Having good intentions, even if resulting in unfortunate consequences. Wiktionary

A well-intentioned but clumsy waiter WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

A well-meaning but tactless fellow WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

The son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers WordNet 3.0

Blunt but well-meant criticism WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

The son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers - S.W.Maughm Open English WordNet

The professor is well-meaning enough, but he usually ruins things one way or another. Wiktionary

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

well-intentioned, well-meaning, well-meant

Wiktionary

well-intentioned, well-meaning, well-meant