Well-intentioned (Adjective)
Meaning
Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results; "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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The teacher's well-intentioned efforts to comfort the grieving student only seemed to make things worse.
- The new policy, though well-intentioned, ended up harming the very people it was meant to help.
- Her well-intentioned but tactless comment about his weight sparked a heated argument between them.
- Despite the well-intentioned goals of the project, it ultimately failed to achieve its objectives.
- The well-intentioned advice from his friends only served to confuse him further and delay his decision.