What does misguided mean?
Misguided means Ill-conceived or not thought through..
Misguided
/mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
Ill-conceived or not thought through..
Definitions by Sense
- Ill-conceived or not thought through.
- Misled or mistaken.
- Lacking proper guidance.
- simple past and past participle of misguide
Example Sentences
I believe in freedom of movement and view the current government’s restrictive attitude as both socially and economically misguided. Yet I fear that a special London policy will only exacerbate existing divisions.
You're just a poor misguided fool Who thinks they know what I should do A line for me and a line for you I lose my right to a point of view.
Martin Luther King Jr's 1964 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech on the need for moral intervention should be taped to every tech CEO's wall: “When scientific power outruns moral power, we end up with guided missiles and misguided men.”
Synonyms for misguided
Antonyms for misguided
Related Words
Word Forms
- more misguided
- most misguided
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for misguided?
Common synonyms include stray, straying, erring, errant.
What is the opposite of misguided?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use misguided in a sentence?
I believe in freedom of movement and view the current government’s restrictive attitude as both socially and economically misguided. Yet I fear that a special London policy will only exacerbate existing divisions.
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