misguided
pronunciation
How to pronounce misguided in British English:
UK [ˌmɪsˈgaɪdɪd]
How to pronounce misguided in American English:
US [mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd]
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- Adjective:
- poorly conceived or thought out
- wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
Word Origin
- misguided (adj.)
- "erring in purpose or action," 1650s, past participle adjective from misguide (v.). Earlier, "ill-behaved" (late 15c.). Related: Misguidedly; misguidedness.
Example
- 1. Such thinking has persisted despite being fundamentally misguided .
- 2. The mckinsey authors think such managers are misguided .
- 3. But in china the boxers are officially remembered as somewhat misguided patriots .
- 4. Pinning this on china may be misguided .
- 5. A misguided currency policy has exacerbated the malaise .