well-meaning in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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benintenzionato [benintentsjoˈnato] ADJ

buonafede [bwonaˈfede] N f

fine3 [ˈfine] N m

1. fine (scopo):

fine
end
fine
purpose
fine
aim
a tal fine
to this or that end
ad ogni buon fine
for whatever purpose it may serve
a fin di bene
with good intentions, well-meaning, well-intentioned
a che fine?
what for? what's the point?
fine ultimo
ultimate purpose or aim
il fine della pubblicità è incitare all'acquisto
the purpose of advertising is to encourage people to buy
secondo fine
by-end, hidden agenda
senza secondi fini
without any ulterior motive
avere un secondo fine
to have something in mind
non avevo un secondo fine
I didn't mean anything by it
raggiungere i propri fini
to achieve one's ends or aims
al fine di
in order to
al solo fine di
for the sole purpose of
non è fine a se stesso
it's not an end in itself

proposito [proˈpɔzito] N m

well-meaning in the PONS Dictionary

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Leo is a well-meaning and innocent boy, so it is easy for the lovers to manipulate him.
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He was depicted as a well-meaning magical fan of the superhero.
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Although his trade has stained him red from head to foot, underneath his devilish colouring he is a handsome, shrewd, well-meaning young man.
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That government has generally been regarded as a well-meaning government containing much political talent, but was hit by frequent problems.
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Stitch becomes much more well-meaning after his betterment, but is frequently unable to control all of his impulses to antisocial actions.
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He has a well-meaning personality, is constantly friendly, dedicated to his studies, and has a genuine concern for all of his friends.
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Paying taxes is one way in which otherwise well-meaning people collaborate in injustice.
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However, at the time this was considered a well-meaning, inexpensive, and compassionate attempt to deal with the relatively new phenomenon of homelessness.
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She is a well-meaning but nave magician, capable of telekinetic feats and projecting illusions.
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An intelligent and well-meaning person, she spends much of her time explaining concepts such as bacteria to people who aren't going to believe her.
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