Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

well-meaning

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.84 in modern English

Syllables
well-mean-ing
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

With good intentions, often used to reflect positively on a negative outcome or situation.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From well + meaning.

Inflected Forms

more well-meaning (comparative) most well-meaning (superlative)

Phrases

well-meaningly well-meaningness

Synonyms

unthreatening well-intentioned well-meant

Questions

What does well-meaning mean?
With good intentions, often used to reflect positively on a negative outcome or situation.
Where does well-meaning come from?
From well + meaning.

How to pronounce well-meaning

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