well-meaning

not unfriendly or threatening

• “her well-meaning words were received in silence”
• “the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs”

marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

• “a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter”
• “a well-meaning but tactless fellow”
• “the son”
• “s admirers” S.W.Maughm
• “blunt but well-meant criticism”