adj satadj.allnot unfriendly or threateningSynset:unthreatening
Examples:- her well-meaning words were received in silence
- the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs
Antonyms:hostile
Inherited Hypernyms:well-meaning
Similar to:amicable
adj satadj.allmarked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate resultsSynset:well-intentioned well-meant
Examples:- 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
Antonyms:unintended
Inherited Hypernyms:well-intentioned
Similar to:intended