"Well-meaning" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Well-meaning" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Well-meaning" Meaning

Good-intentioned, kind-hearted, and genuinely wanting to do the right thing.

"Well-meaning" Examples

Usage Examples of "well-meaning"


1. Positive Intent

The volunteer was well-meaning when she decided to visit the hospital, but her ineptitude when dealing with medical professionals hindered her help.

2. Character Description

She was a well-meaning young girl, always looking out for her elderly neighbor and offering to help with grocery shopping.

3. Politic Description

The politician's well-meaning campaign promises to help reduce poverty, but critics argue that his policies lack a clear direction to achieve this goal.

4. Formal Tone

It's imperative for us to recognize the good intentions behind the new policy, even if it's not carried out well; the person was well-meaning in their actions but suffered from inexperience.

5. Narrative

The well-meaning but somewhat meddling relative visited the young couple, suggesting alternative life choices that they felt pressured into considering.

"Well-meaning" Similar Words

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Refined through practice or experience. Skilled or proficient after intense or repeated practice.

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Being well-informed refers to having access to, or possessing a great deal of information about a particular topic, situation, or subject. A person who is well-informed is able to understand and appreciate the various aspects of something, making them more knowledgeable and insightful in that area.

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widely recognized or famous, known to a large number of people

Well-liked

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Popular and highly regarded; admired by many.

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Skillfully or carefully made; satisfactory and impressive due to a high standard of quality.

Well-mannered

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Having good manners; polite and courteous in one's behavior or speech.

Well-nigh

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Almost entirely; nearly entirely; almost completely.

Well-off

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Having a sufficient amount of money or material possessions; prosperous or affluent.

Well-organized

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Arranged in a clear, logical, and effective manner, with each element in its proper place and functioning in a harmonious way.

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Pleasingly or suitably placed; often used to describe something that has been put or received in a favorable or advantageous position.

Well-prepared

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Carefully thought out and thoroughly planned in advance, with everything needed ready and in order.

Well-preserved

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