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err, miscalculate, misconceive, mistake, misunderstand
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misguided — (adj.) erring in purpose or action, 1650s, pp. adjective from MISGUIDE (Cf. misguide) (v.). Earlier, ill behaved (late 15c.). Related: Misguidedly; misguidedness … Etymology dictionary
misguided — [adj] ill advised, deluded bearded, bum steer*, confused, deceived, disinformed, erroneous, faked out*, foolish, imprudent, indiscreet, inexpedient, injudicious, led up the garden path*, misled, misplaced, mistaken, stonewalled*, uncalled for,… … New thesaurus
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misguided — mis|guid|ed [mısˈgaıdıd] adj 1.) intended to be helpful but in fact making a situation worse ▪ He described the government s economic policy as misguided. ▪ a misguided attempt to bring her parents back together 2.) a misguided idea or opinion is … Dictionary of contemporary English
misguided — [[t]mɪ̱sga͟ɪdɪd[/t]] ADJ GRADED (disapproval) If you describe an opinion or plan as misguided, you are critical of it because you think it is based on an incorrect idea. You can also describe people as misguided. In a misguided attempt to be… … English dictionary
misguided — mis|guid|ed [ mıs gaıdəd ] adjective a misguided idea or action is based on judgments or opinions that are wrong: His loyalty to his employer is, shall we say, misguided. a misguided attempt at diplomacy … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
