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adjective

Definition of misguidednext
1
as in confused

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2
as in misleading

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misguided

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verb

past tense of misguide
as in deceived
to cause to believe what is untrue we were misguided by the flashy advertisements for what turned out to be pretty lousy pizza

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Recent Examples of misguided
Adjective
Because Javadi does accidentally volunteer to babysit McKay’s son Harrison in yet another misguided attempt to spend more time with Mateo. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025 The series, produced by AMC Studios, is set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, amid misguided corporate cultures, moony innovation labs and cutthroat private high schools. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025 The Israeli government had failed the community at every level: in its misguided encouragement of Hamas rule in Gaza, in its intelligence agencies’ ignorance that the attack was coming, and in the army’s slow response. — Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025 This confusion can result in inaction or misguided adoption, neither of which contributes to success. — Hunter Steele, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for misguided
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misguided
  1. confused
  2. deceived
  3. misinformed
  4. erroneous
  5. irrational
  6. fooled
  7. ill-advised
  8. incorrect
Adjective
  • Imagine how confused ordinary taxpayers are by this ridiculous, irresponsible, intergovernmental spat.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Tuna was both curious and confused as to why Evelyn dared to leave his side.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of confused
Verb
  • The federal agency claims drivers were forced to use the accounts to get paid and were deceived about how to access their earnings, with Walmart threatening to fire workers who did not comply.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The way Jota deceived Fulham defender Jorge Cuenca and sent Bernd Leno the wrong way with his clinical strike showed the difference between him and Nunez.
    — Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of deceived
Adjective
  • Every societal ill was the result of an intentional harm, a single malicious or misinformed actor, and every harm could be redressed by the proper application of the law.
    — Sarah Lustbader, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Setting aside the fact that this order may deny care to adults, who are free to make their own health care decisions, this overreaching executive order substitutes the president’s misinformed view for that of every medical association in America.
    — Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of misinformed
Adjective
  • The Washington Post previously reported that DOGE wants to check federal benefits spending against tax records, which could help Musk's team identify duplicative or erroneous payments.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There were also erroneous reports regarding the Seven Dwarfs.
    — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of erroneous
Adjective
  • Many voters said Governor Whitmer’s order, which restricted an outdoor activity – gardening – seemed irrational and excessive, even at the time.
    — Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But the widening gap between its real-world performance and analysts’ earnings estimates for unborn products has prompted some to warn of irrational exuberance.
    — Chris Kirkham, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of irrational
Verb
  • These hard-working, over-the-counter options may come in humble tubes, tiny tinctures, and unassuming stickers, but don’t be fooled, because the lowly acne products deliver high concentrations of ingredients that outlast the effects of rinse-off cleansers.
    — Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But don't be fooled its symbol, Capricorn is one of three earth signs.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fooled
Adjective
  • Water officials knew that opening dams to meet President Trump’s wishes was ill-advised.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Democrats said the pausing of aid to Ukraine was dangerous and ill-advised.
    — Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of ill-advised
Adjective
  • Do not sign an immigration form that includes incorrect information or blanks.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
  • And then there is Derek McDaniel, whose incorrect assembling of his nomination packet for 2023 city council race resulted in a circuit court judge bouncing him from the ballot, and whose campaign yard sign size and placement have been questioned in this race.
    — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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