Well-intentioned
(adjective)
- Having good intentions or motives.
- Meaning to do well or do good.
Origin:
Well (from old english wel, meaning good) + intentioned (from old english intendere, meaning to aim or direct the mind towards).
Examples:
- The well-intentioned advice was not helpful.
- He was a well-intentioned but misguided volunteer.
- The well-intentioned bill had unintended consequences.
- She was well-intentioned but her actions caused more harm than good.
- The well-intentioned speech was not well received.