well-meaning Antonyms
Meaning of well-meaning
well-meaning (s)
not unfriendly or threatening
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
well-meaning (a.)
Having a good intention.
well-meaning Sentence Examples
- 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.
FAQs About the word well-meaning
not unfriendly or threatening, marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate resultsHaving a good intention.
kindhearted, benevolent, altruistic,generous, kind,charitable,unenvious
envious,jealous, resentful, jealous, resentful, invidious, covetous, invidious, jaundiced, jaundiced
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.
