well-meaning

[wel-mee-ning] /ˈwɛlˈmi nɪŋ/

adjective

meaning or intending well; having good intentions:

a well-meaning but tactless person.

Also, well-meant

[wel-ment] /ˈwɛlˈmɛnt/ (Show IPA). proceeding from good intentions:

Her well-meaning words were received in silence.

Origin

1350-1400; Middle English

Examples from the web for well-meaning

Yet this well-meaning little sonneteer sincerely felt that his verses were issued in the cause of humanity.
There are well-meaning philosophers who declaim against the unrighteousness of war.
Even a well-meaning stranger, misjudging age or appearance, can step on mines.
well-meaning family members and friends have only given him more cars, wanting to please him.
He has deceived even the well-meaning in the sciences.
Some well-meaning providers seemed to find ways to subtly blame me for what had occurred.
well-meaning, but perhaps as misguided as our disasters.
The alternative version paints her as a dupe-someone whose well-meaning efforts have only poured fuel on the fire.
And if that is the case for the well-meaning fellow, having been advised that he has caused harm, he should apologize.
It was a reasonable request made by well-meaning parents.

British Dictionary definitions for well-meaning

adjective (well meaning when postpositive)

having or indicating good or benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results