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misguided

/ˌmɪsˈɡaɪ.dɪd/
mis · guid · ed
Adverb:misguidedly
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misguided Lexical Profile

misguided Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having or showing faulty judgment, reasoning, or information; poorly conceived despite often being well-intentioned.

Example

"His misguided attempt to fix the antique clock on his own only resulted in further damage to the delicate gears."

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• Rhymes for misguided

• Nearby Words

misgovern
misguidance
misguide
misguided
misguidedly
mishandle
mishandling

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century as the participial adjective of 'misguide', combining the Old English prefix 'mis-' (badly, wrongly) with 'guide' (from Old French 'guider', to lead or direct).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misguided. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misguided
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