Definition of well meaning

• not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"
• marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results; "a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter"; "a well-meaning but tactless fellow"; "the sons well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the fathers admirers"- S.W.Maughm; "blunt but well-meant criticism"