as in misguided
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdirected
Adjective
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The American Civil Liberties Union said Trump’s use of the military domestically is misguided and dangerous.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025 -
If Penelope’s approach was messy and slightly misguided, Coughlan’s portrayal indicates that her actions as Lady Whistledown sometimes reflected the missteps of youth.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Surgery may be considered if nonsurgical methods are ineffective or the underlying cause indicates surgery is the most effective option.—
Sukaina Hasnie,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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The only part that is covered by insurance is the damaged and ultimately ineffective safe, Jonathan Youssef said.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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State troopers cited the truck driver who caused the crash, a 57-year-old Texas man, for careless driving causing injury, according to the agency.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Edmund Richard Hartley, 31, the yacht captain towing Adler and another girl, was charged with four counts of careless boating, including one count for not having a lookout to keep an eye on the girls.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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This is the most short-sighted and ill-advised cost-cutting measure.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Following the path that the previous director had taken would have been ill-advised.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Misdirected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdirected. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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