misguided
Translation
misguided, ill-advised, mistaken
Examples
His decision was based on misguided information.
His decision was based on misguided information.
She is a well-meaning but misguided person.
She is a well-meaning but misguided person.
Grammar Patterns
((a misguided [noun])) an action or belief based on bad judgment A misguided attempt to help only made things worse.
(([sb./sth.] is misguided)) (sb./sth.) is based on bad judgment Their belief in his innocence was misguided.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ill-advised, unwise, mistaken; Antonyms: wise, sensible, well-advised
Etymology
From the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) and 'guided' (led). It literally means 'wrongly led'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tour guide who is 'guided' in a 'mis'-taken way, leading people down the wrong path.