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well-intentioned

/wɛl ɪnˌtɛntʃənd/
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Definitions of well-intentioned
  1. adjective
    marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
    “a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter”
    intended
    resulting from one's intentions
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