well-meaning
معنی کامل و مثالها
/-mēn´iŋ/adj.
● دارای حسننیت، نیکخواه، خیرخواه
● خیرخواهانه (well-meant هم میگویند)
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the English words 'well' and 'meaning', indicating something intended in a good way.
مثال
- He is a well-meaning but inept manager.
- Her well-meaning attempts to mediate the dispute failed.
- The well-meaning volunteers caused more confusion than help.
ترکیبهای رایج
Well-meaning attempt Well-meaning individual Well-meaning efforts
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- 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 son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm” “blunt but well-meant criticism”