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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RIU Hotels and Resorts have since apologised for the distress caused by the "misguided attempt at a playful interaction by a member of the hotel's entertainment team".

From BBC

Bessent said the idea that candidates might lack agency or independence because of prior roles is misguided.

From Barron's

“I think from what I hear, the facts were wrong, and it was a very misguided interviewer — purposely misguided.”

From Los Angeles Times

An Epic spokesperson called the suit “flawed and misguided.”

From The Wall Street Journal

And then I started reading more of his reviews, and everything’s “misguided” to this guy.

From Los Angeles Times

misguided

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