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well-intentioned
[ wel-in-ten-shuhnd ]
well-intentioned
adjective
- having or indicating benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results
Word History and Origins
Origin of well-intentioned1
Example Sentences
Despite their differing positions on the left-right spectrum, what these techno-futurist ideologies have in common are their ostensibly well-intentioned attempts to make human societies more “efficient.”
The movie is also smart enough to recognize that its women aren’t there to save anyone, just to remind these well-intentioned men about getting over themselves.
But some entrepreneurs also defended the minister, saying that his comments were well-intentioned and a much-needed reality-check for the start-up ecosystem.
But she’s also disappointed that her father — a well-intentioned widower still struggling to connect with his daughter — wants in on the financial gain by angling for partner status.
"Therefore, they will not accept any proposals or solutions, even if seemingly well-intentioned under the guise of reconstruction, as proposed by U.S. President Trump."
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