well-meaning
adjective
well-mean·ing
ˈwel-ˈmē-niŋ 
1
: having good intentions
well-meaning but misguided idealists
2
: based on good intentions
well-meaning advice
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The banter between the pair, her as a non-nonsense professional determined to do her job and him as a well-meaning retiree who is in over his head, is one of the series highlights.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Intention and attention must align; without careful human intervention, well-meaning AI systems can inadvertently perpetuate biases.
—Amber Nigam, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Europe’s success, however, will take more than drafting agendas and appointing well-meaning leadership.
—Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
Parents aren’t always aware that even innocent, well-meaning posts can impact their long-term relationship with themselves and others.
—Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Intention and attention must align; without careful human intervention, well-meaning AI systems can inadvertently perpetuate biases.
—Amber Nigam, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Europe’s success, however, will take more than drafting agendas and appointing well-meaning leadership.
—Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
Parents aren’t always aware that even innocent, well-meaning posts can impact their long-term relationship with themselves and others.
—Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Well-meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-meaning. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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