"well-meaningness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From well-meaning + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|well-meaning|-ness}} well-meaning + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} well-meaningness (uncountable)
  1. The state, quality, or condition of being well-meaning. Tags: uncountable
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