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well–meaning
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well–meaning
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well–meaning
/ˌwɛl
ˈ
miːnɪŋ/
adjective
well–meaning
/ˌwɛl
ˈ
miːnɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of WELL–MEANING
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more well–meaning; most well–meaning
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:
having or showing a desire to do something good but often producing bad results
well-meaning
but misguided politicians
a
well-meaning
effort to improve the school system
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