'Well-meaning' definitions:

Definition of 'well-meaning'

From: WordNet
adjective
Not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well- meaning cow worried by dogs" [syn: well-meaning, unthreatening]
adjective
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" [syn: well- intentioned, well-meaning, well-meant]

Definition of 'Well-meaning'

From: GCIDE
  • Well-meaning \Well"-mean`ing\, a. Having a good intention. [1913 Webster]