well-intentioned

adjective

well-in·​ten·​tioned ˌwel-in-ˈten(t)-shənd How to pronounce well-intentioned (audio)

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Even if well-intentioned, over-regulation can leave businesses entangled in a web of compliance requirements that slow or even halt progress. Rizwan Jan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 This regulatory caution, while well-intentioned, could result in higher development costs and longer timeframes for introducing new AI products to the market. Luboslava Uram, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Just like every dark and twisty Meredith needs a well-intentioned, puppyish O’Malley, this show loves to pair soul-disintegrating tragedies with injections of pure, unadulterated, nearly embarrassing sincerity. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024 No matter how well-intentioned a policy goal or noble a humanitarian cause, there are always tradeoffs to weigh before deciding on a course of action. Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for well-intentioned 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-intentioned was in 1598

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“Well-intentioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-intentioned. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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