Usage of "well-intentioned"

Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results.

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Usage of well-intentioned in английском

Decades of well-intentioned conservation have done little; a new approach is required. 
 The Guardian 

Incoming advice and guidance from older people will almost certainly be well-intentioned. 
 The South African 

But a policy to curb prices, however well-intentioned, is just as bad. 
 Reuters 

She clearly believes the decision was as misguided as it was well-intentioned. 
 The Guardian 

In the wake of many notable recalls this is a well-intentioned idea. 
 Wired 

The cocking of a gun warned the well-intentioned officer to hurry away. 
 A Dream of Empire; Or, The House of Blennerhassett 

Many of his books feature noble, well-intentioned men struggling with their flaws. 
 Radio NZ 

Still it is a thoroughly well-intentioned book and eminently suitable for invalids. 
 Reviews 

We're only well-intentioned fools who go around putting plasters over the sores. 
 The Precipice: A Novel 

There will be occasions where a well-intentioned spank gets the desired results. 
 The South African 

Bob was well-intentioned, but tact did not enter greatly into his composition. 
 Mike 

She had seen well-intentioned people come and go without really improving the situation. 
 The Guardian 

South Yorkshire Police said its actions were well-intentioned but ultimately flawed. 
 Reuters 

She pointed out that this was a counterproductive strategy, however well-intentioned. 
 The Irish Times 

How far all this is from today's ethically well-intentioned nature writing. 
 The Guardian 

Countless, well-planned, well-intentioned date nights have been tainted as a result. 
 Feminist dot com 

Meanings of well-intentioned in английском