Antonyms of adj well-meaning

2 senses of well-meaning

Sense 1
well-meaning, unthreatening -- (not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs")

INDIRECT (VIA amicable) -> hostile -- (characterized by enmity or ill will; "a hostile nation"; "a hostile remark"; "hostile actions")

Sense 2
well-intentioned, well-meaning, well-meant -- (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")

INDIRECT (VIA intended) -> unintended -- (not deliberate)

Similarity of adj well-meaning

2 senses of well-meaning

Sense 1
well-meaning, unthreatening -- (not unfriendly or threatening; "her well-meaning words were received in silence"; "the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs")
       => amicable (vs. hostile) -- (characterized by friendship and good will)

Sense 2
well-intentioned, well-meaning, well-meant -- (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")
       => intended (vs. unintended) -- (resulting from one's intentions; "your intended trip abroad"; "an intended insult")

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