well-intentioned
well-intentioned · better-intentioned · best-intentioned
Having good intentions, even if producing unfortunate resultsHaving good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.
Meaning
1 sensesHaving good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
Translations
1 languagesForms
better-intentioned/more well-intentioned, best-intentioned/most well-intentioned| Comparative | better-intentioned / more well-intentioned Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | best-intentioned / most well-intentioned Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results:well-meaningwell-meant
Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form