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well-meant

adjective
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Definition of well-meant

: well-meaning sense 2

First Known Use of well-meant

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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well-meant

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of well-meant

: based on a desire to do something good but often producing bad results

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