well-meant a. 出自善意的, 没有恶意的
well-meant[ adj ]
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
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a well-intentioned but clumsy waitera well-meaning but tactless fellow
the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers
blunt but well-meant criticism
- We may read of a series of well-meant mistakes, for which no one in particular is to blame.
- These objectives are well-meant, but to make them a condition displays a misunderstanding of the tough competition for investment.