Well-intentioned
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Well-intentioned is an adjective meaning Having good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.
Meaning
Having good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.
Example Sentences
A 21-Valyrian steel dagger salute to Paddy Considine, who makes his exit from House Of The Dragon this week with a thunderclap of a performance. “The Lord of the Tides” is the swan song for his King Viserys I Targaryen, a well-intentioned but indecisive man who waited until the very last day of his life to flex his royal might.
Synonyms for well-intentioned
Depending on context, synonyms include well-intended, well-meant, well-meaning.
Antonyms for well-intentioned
Common opposites include ill-intentioned.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include well-meant, well-meaning, benevolent, good-hearted, generous, virtuous.
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