Misguided

/ˌmɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Based on or showing faulty judgment or reasoning; misled.

His misguided attempts to help only created more problems.

Having or showing a wrong or improper idea or belief.

The misguided notion that money can buy happiness often leads to dissatisfaction.

Directing someone or something wrongly.

The organization's misguided policies led to widespread criticism.

From the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' + 'guided' referring to direction or advice.

misguided youth

Young people who have incorrect beliefs or make poor decisions.

misguided efforts

Attempts to achieve something that is based on poor judgment.

guided by misguided principles

Following principles that are incorrect or flawed.

mislead

To lead someone in the wrong direction or to give incorrect information.

guide

To direct or lead in a particular direction.

judgment

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

lost in thought

He's so misguided, he's totally lost in thought about how to fix his issues.

heading down the wrong path

She's misguided; she's heading down the wrong path with that crowd.