Definition of Well-meaning

1. Adjective. Not unfriendly or threatening. "The exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"

Exact synonyms: Unthreatening
Similar to: Amicable

2. Adjective. Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results. "Blunt but well-meant criticism"
Exact synonyms: Well-intentioned, Well-meant
Similar to: Intended

Lexicographical Neighbors of Well-meaning

well-grounded
well-heeled
well-informed
well-intentioned
well-kept
well-knit
well-known
well-known(a)
well-lighted
well-liking
well-lined
well-made
well-mannered
well-marked
well-matched
well-meaning (current term)
well-meant
well-mined
well-nigh
well-nourished
well-off
well-ordered
well-preserved
well-proportioned
well-qualified
well-read
well-rounded
well-set
well-shaven
well-situated

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