adj
misguided
mihs-GEYE-dihd
adj
1
Based on a mistaken idea or poor judgment, even if well-intentioned.
"Their misguided attempt to help only made the situation worse."
How to Use Misguided
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWell-meaning but based on a mistaken idea.
Common pairings
a misguided attempt
misguided loyalty
Word Forms
more misguided comparative, most misguided superlative
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