misguided

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

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

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

I dismissed these misguided reactions, and the silly underlying implication that any criticism of a cleric regime puts all Muslims in an unflattering light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“A party plaintiff’s misguided belief or guileless action in relying on a statement on which no reasonable person would rely is not justifiable reliance,” according to Vondran Legal, which has offices in California and Arizona.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Moss cried because he missed his father, missed a misguided habit of picking up unowned furniture, missed that silly humor.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro