Well-intentioned (adjective)

  1. Having good intentions or motives.
  2. 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:

  1. The well-intentioned advice was not helpful.
  2. He was a well-intentioned but misguided volunteer.
  3. The well-intentioned bill had unintended consequences.
  4. She was well-intentioned but her actions caused more harm than good.
  5. The well-intentioned speech was not well received.
Some random words: malignity, entente, leitmotif