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. Blunt but well-meant criticism. well-intentioned, well-meaning, well-meant
A heart big enough to hold no grudges. That's very big of you to be so forgiving. A large and generous spirit. A large heart. Magnanimous toward his enemies. big, large, magnanimous