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off-track

ADJECTIVE
mistaken
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confounded confused deceived deluded duped fooled misguided misinformed misinterpreting misjudging misled tricked
STRONG
erroneous false faulty illogical inaccurate inappropriate incorrect misconstrued unfounded untrue unwarranted wrong
WEAK
all wet at fault barking up wrong tree confused with fallacious ill-advised off base sadly mistaken unadvised under wrong impression unreal unsound way-off wide of mark wrong number wrongly identified
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accurate correct honest right substantiated true valid
WEAK
exact fair just precise sound
ADJECTIVE
off-course
Synonyms
WEAK
astray confused disoriented lost lost one's bearing roaming roving

Example Sentences

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The last time they’d tried this hike, they’d strayed off-track and missed the hot springs, so this time, they were savoring the scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

The more successful they become, the more demanding they get, especially in their requirements off-track.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

And so far it remains off-track on an ambitious domestic goal to reach 43 percent renewable energy generation by 2030.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

During the race in Saudi Arabia, Liam Lawson picked up a 10-second penalty for completing his pass on Jack Doohan off-track, so gained an advantage.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

Jordan avoided a potential on-track drama by telling them to hold position, but created an off-track one.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025