Definition of «misguided»

The term "misguided" refers to someone who is mistaken or misled in their beliefs, actions, or decisions. It suggests that an individual has a false understanding or incorrect information about something and as a result, they are pursuing a course of action that will not lead them to the desired outcome. In essence, being "misguided" means one's efforts are based on faulty assumptions or inaccurate information, leading to mistakes or unintended consequences.

Usage examples

The government's misguided policies have resulted in economic hardships for the citizens.
The teacher's misguided attempt to simplify the curriculum only confused the students further.
The company made a misguided decision to cut costs by reducing staff, which led to a decline in productivity.
The article contained many misguided statements that misrepresented the facts.
The CEO's misguided belief that success can only be measured through profits ignored the importance of employee satisfaction and well-being.

Phrases with «misguided»

Sentences with «misguided»

Yeah I suspect that many folks file bankruptcy out of misguided notions of what it can and can not do for them. (freemoneyfinance.com)
We should beware, too, of misguided attempts to create balance in stories. (scientificamerican.com)
Your religion is as misguided as the rest of them. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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Definition of «misguided»

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