misguided
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- misguidedly adverb
- misguidedness noun
- unmisguided adjective
- unmisguidedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of misguided
Example Sentences
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In its review, The Times described “Horizon” as “a massive boondoggle, a misguided and excruciatingly tedious cinematic experience.”
From Los Angeles Times
RIU Hotels and Resorts have since apologised for the distress caused by the "misguided attempt at a playful interaction by a member of the hotel's entertainment team".
From BBC
Bessent said the idea that candidates might lack agency or independence because of prior roles is misguided.
From Barron's
“I think from what I hear, the facts were wrong, and it was a very misguided interviewer — purposely misguided.”
From Los Angeles Times
An Epic spokesperson called the suit “flawed and misguided.”
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