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Synonyms for misguided
mɪsˈgaɪ dɪdmis·guid·ed

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  1. misguidedadjective

    Synonyms:
    erring, straying, stray, confused, errant, off, course

  2. misguidedadjective

    ill-conceived or not thought through

    Synonyms:
    confused, off, straying, errant, course, erring, stray

  3. misguidedadjective

    misled or mistaken

    Synonyms:
    straying, erring, stray, course, errant, off, confused

  4. misguidedadjective

    lacking proper guidance

    A misguided child may use his personal power in mischievous ways

    Synonyms:
    course, straying, off, confused, errant, stray, erring

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  1. ill-conceived, misguidedadjective

    poorly conceived or thought out

    "an ill-conceived plan to take over the company"

    Synonyms:
    ill-conceived, mistaken

    Antonyms:
    right, wise

  2. misguided, mistakenadjective

    wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

    "well-meaning but misguided teachers"; "a mistaken belief"; "mistaken identity"

    Synonyms:
    ill-conceived, false, mistaken

    Antonyms:
    wise, right

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How to use misguided in a sentence?

  1. Orrin Hatch:

    By admitting they have no contingency plan to assist the millions that may lose subsidies, the administration confirms how the misguided law is unworkable for the American people.

  2. Jared Bernstein:

    If you look at the unconscionable actions of Putin, weaponizing energy, amplified by the short-sighted and misguided decision by OPEC+ recently, then sure, having the [Strategic Petroleum Reserve] there for potential release is an important tool.

  3. Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton:

    Given the volatility of the protests, I think it's misguided regardless of the protest, it's inflammatory and is triggering upset and anger.

  4. Samantha Power:

    What is not appropriate ... (is) failing to see the difference between a homegrown terrorist and a refugee, or drawing misguided and discriminatory conclusions about entire groups of people based on the countries from which their families immigrated or the faith that they observe.

  5. Bill Nye:

    Today we have a great many lawmakers, not just here, but around the world, deliberately ignoring and actively surpassing science, their inclination is misguided, and in no one’s best interest.


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