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misguided

[mis-gahy-did] / mɪsˈgaɪ dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
ill-advised, deluded
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confused erroneous foolish misplaced mistaken unreasonable unwarranted unwise
STRONG
bearded deceived misled stonewalled wrong
WEAK
bum-steer disinformed faked-out imprudent indiscreet inexpedient injudicious led up the garden path uncalled for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
correct reasonable right sensible thoughtful true wise
WEAK
well-guided

Example Sentences

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Anandasangaree later said his comments were "misguided", and that he believes in the programme's importance.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The lesson from these examples isn’t that protecting children online is misguided or an unworthy goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

For a while, they thought he was principled if misguided, and not the best at explaining himself.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

In a 70-page petition filed with the Fourth Appellate District Monday, Bonta wrote that “the Sheriff’s misguided investigation threatens to sow distrust and jeopardize public confidence” in upcoming elections.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Indeed, his impassioned rhetoric, while doubtless sincere, was both misguided and counterproductive.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis