well-meaning

well-mean·ing

(wĕl′mē′nĭng)adj. Well-intentioned.

well-meaning

adj (well meaning when postpositive) having or indicating good or benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results

well′-mean′ing

adj. 1. meaning or intending well; having good intentions: a well-meaning but tactless person. 2. Also, well′-meant′. proceeding from good intentions: well-meaning words. [1350–1400]

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	well-meaning - not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"unthreateningamicable - characterized by friendship and good will
	2.	well-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"well-intentioned, well-meantintended - resulting from one's intentions; "your intended trip abroad"; "an intended insult"

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