Synonyms for well-meaning
well-mean·ing

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1. well-meaning, unthreateningadjective

   not unfriendly or threatening

   "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"

   Synonyms:
   unthreatening, well-meant, well-intentioned

   Antonyms:
   unintended, hostile

2. well-intentioned, well-meaning, well-meantadjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   unthreatening, well-meant, well-intentioned

   Antonyms:
   hostile, unintended

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1. List of paraphrases for "well-meaning":

   well-intentioned, well-meant, well-intended

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1. Sir Winston Churchill, March 1936, demanding British re-armament:

   Virtuous motives, trammeled by inertia and timidity, are no match for armed and resolute wickedness. A sincere love of peace is no excuse for muddling hundreds of millions of humble folk into total war. The cheers of the weak, well-meaning assemblies soon cease to count. Doom marches on.

2. Shaun King:

   Mostly garbage, all well meaning. 3-4 helpful. Working with the family and local authorities. Some promising leads, but not nearly enough.

3. Perry Brass:

   Remember that that “rude awakening” which your parents and well-meaning relatives threatened you with as a kid is better than no awakening at all.

4. Joel Graham:

   This crowd was composed of good, well-meaning people who understood that peace was the only option and were adamant that things remain calm over Eric's death.

5. Fiona Hill:

   Fiona Hill was clearly, you know, a savvy guy, fiona Hill's charming. Fiona Hill's funny. Fiona Hill was well-meaning.