well-intentioned

adjective

well-in·​ten·​tioned ˌwel-in-ˈten(t)-shənd How to pronounce well-intentioned (audio)

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While the pop star’s sentiment may have been well-intentioned (but slightly misguided), thankfully her track record on speaking out for LGBTQ+ people extends far beyond the star of a cringey and offensive Netflix musical. James Factora, Them, 7 Mar. 2025 Although well-intentioned, women face contradictory messages that create confusion and hinder career progression. Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 March 05, 2025 A CEO’s involvement in B2B sales deals, while often well-intentioned, can sometimes backfire. Harvard Business Review, 5 Mar. 2025 These proposals, however well-intentioned, fail to remedy the heart of the corrupt deal between Adams and the Trump administration. Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-intentioned

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-intentioned was in 1598

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“Well-intentioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-intentioned. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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