well-intentioned adjective uk / ˌwelɪnˈtenʃ ə nd / us Add to word list trying to be helpful and kind but not improving a situation (Definition of well-intentioned from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

well-meaning. well-intentioned adjective having or indicating benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results

[edit] well - intentioned (comparative better-intentioned or more well-intentioned, superlative best-intentioned or most well-intentioned) Having good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.