Examples of well-intentioned in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Although well-intentioned, this framing misses the mark.
—
Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
She’s encountered everything from misguided but well-intentioned curiosity about her disability to bullies and know-it-alls who ask her where her glasses are.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Though arguably one of the most pietistic, genuine and well-intentioned presidents of the 20th century, Carter’s presidency was clouded by challenges, many of which were out of his control.
—Noah Eckstein, Variety, 29 Dec. 2024
Memes documenting the backhanded—if well-intentioned—line popped up instantaneously.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for well-intentioned 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
She’s encountered everything from misguided but well-intentioned curiosity about her disability to bullies and know-it-alls who ask her where her glasses are.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Though arguably one of the most pietistic, genuine and well-intentioned presidents of the 20th century, Carter’s presidency was clouded by challenges, many of which were out of his control.
—Noah Eckstein, Variety, 29 Dec. 2024
Memes documenting the backhanded—if well-intentioned—line popped up instantaneously.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for well-intentioned
Dictionary Entries Near well-intentioned
Cite this Entry
“Well-intentioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-intentioned. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share