well-meaning

/wɛl ˌminɪŋ/

Definitions of well-meaning

1. adjective

   not unfriendly or threatening
   “her well-meaning words were received in silence”

   “the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs”

   synonyms: unthreatening

   amicable

   characterized by friendship and good will
2. adjective

   marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
   “a well-meaning but tactless fellow”

   “"the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm”

   synonyms: well-intentioned, well-meant

   intended

   resulting from one's intentions