best-intentioned

A form of well-intentioned — Having good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.

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Meanings

adjective
  1. superlativesuperlative form of well-intentioned: most well-intentioned
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best-intentioned. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/best-intentioned

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