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Definition of well meaning adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

well meaning

adjective
 
/ˌwel ˈmiːnɪŋ/
 
/ˌwel ˈmiːnɪŋ/
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  1. intending to do what is right and helpful but often not succeeding synonym well intentioned
    • a well-meaning attempt to be helpful
    • He's very well meaning.
    Topics Difficulty and failurec2, Personal qualitiesc2
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