Meaning of WELL-MEANING

Pronunciation:			wel 'meening
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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[adj]  not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs" [adj]  marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results; "a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter"; "a well-meaning but tactless fellow"; "the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm; "blunt but well-meant criticism"
	Synonyms:		amicable, intended, unthreatening, well-intentioned, well-meant
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
	Definition:		\Well"-mean`ing\, a. Having a good intention.