Misguided

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/

Misguided (adjective)

  1. having a wrong or mistaken idea or belief about something
  2. based on bad advice or poor judgment

Examples

  • The plan was misguided and led to failure.
  • Her misguided beliefs caused unnecessary conflict.

Common collocations: misguided attempt, misguided notion, misguided decision, misguided advice, misguided guidance

Synonyms of Misguided

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Misguided

  • when referring to being correctly led
  • when referring to being accurate or right