Definition of well meaning in English English dictionary
With good intentions, often used to reflect positively on a negative outcome or situation
The boy is well-meaning enough, but he usually ruins things one way or another.
If you say that a person or their actions are well-meaning, you mean that they intend to be helpful or kind but they are unsuccessful or cause problems. He is a well-meaning but ineffectual leader Even well-meaning attempts at conservation can bring problems. = well-intentioned. intending to be helpful, but not succeeding
not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a