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well-meaning  , well meaning 
If you say that a person or their actions are well-meaning, you mean that they intend to be helpful or kind but they are unsuccessful or cause problems.  adj  (=well-intentioned) 
He is a well-meaning but ineffectual leader..., Even well-meaning attempts at conservation can bring problems.  



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