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. Fiona Hill:

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Mark Huddleston:

   I am troubled by many things in the language guide, especially the suggestion that the use of the term 'American' is misplaced or offensive, the only UNH policy on speech is that it is free and unfettered on our campuses. It is ironic that what was probably a well-meaning effort to be 'sensitive' proves offensive to many people, myself included.

5. David Kaminski-Morrow:

   British Airways has steadfastly refused to entertain the possibility because it's not on the side of the enthusiasts, club Concorde is part of Club Concorde image and Club Concorde doesn't want to hand over this iconic part of Club Concorde history to well-meaning tinkerers, especially those whose desire to see the aircraft fly is clouding their judgment over the extent and nature of the associated problems -- of which money is arguably the least difficult to overcome.