well-meaning (Meaning)

Wordnet

well-meaning (s)

not unfriendly or threatening

marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

Webster

Having a good intention.

The well-meaning neighbor offered to paint the elderly woman's house, unaware of her sharp tongue.
Though well-intentioned, their advice proved misguided, leading to a costly mistake.
The well-meaning doctor prescribed the wrong medication, causing the patient's condition to worsen.
Their well-meaning attempt to mediate the conflict only escalated the tensions.
The well-meaning gesture of leaving a note in the mailbox was overshadowed by its intrusive tone.
While well-meaning, the unsolicited criticism stung deeply, wounding the recipient's feelings.
The well-meaning volunteers organized a cleanup effort, but their lack of planning resulted in chaos.
The well-meaning teacher tried to help the struggling student, but her constant praise became patronizing.
Despite their well-meaning intentions, the charity's advertising campaign inadvertently promoted a harmful stereotype.
The well-meaning politician's promise to lower taxes backfired when it led to a budget deficit.

not unfriendly or threatening, marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate resultsHaving a good intention.

benevolent, kind,generous, kindhearted, altruistic,charitable,unenvious

jealous, jaundiced, covetous,jealous, covetous, invidious, invidious, envious, jaundiced, resentful

The well-meaning neighbor offered to paint the elderly woman's house, unaware of her sharp tongue.

Though well-intentioned, their advice proved misguided, leading to a costly mistake.

The well-meaning doctor prescribed the wrong medication, causing the patient's condition to worsen.

Their well-meaning attempt to mediate the conflict only escalated the tensions.