WELL-MEANT
\wˈɛlmˈɛnt], \wˈɛlmˈɛnt], \w_ˈɛ_l_m_ˈɛ_n_t]\
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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"
By Princeton University
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interrupted suture
- See cut. series of stitches each separately tied. A s. formed by single stitches inserted separately, needle being usually passed through one lip from without inward, and the other within outward.