Meaning & use
intentioned
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Having a specified kind of intention, as in 'well-intentioned' or 'ill-intentioned.'
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His advice was well-intentioned, even if it came across as harsh.
The policy, however badly intentioned critics believed it to be, actually helped many families.
A note on using this word
Rarely used alone; almost always paired with a qualifier such as 'well-' or 'ill-' to describe the purpose behind an action.
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disposed
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