misdirected Synonyms
Another word for misdirected
• adjective (Context 1)
Aimed, guided, or applied toward an inappropriate, wrong, or ineffective target or purpose (especially of emotions, efforts, or policies).
"The counselor helped him realize that his misguided anger was hurting the very people trying to support him."
• verb (Context 2)
To direct, guide, or send (someone or something) to the wrong place or in the wrong direction; past tense and past participle of misdirect.
"A faulty road sign mislead dozens of commuters onto a narrow country lane."
• adjective (Context 3)
Sent, addressed, or routed to the wrong destination or recipient.
"The postal worker returned the misrouted package to the sorting facility so it could be forwarded to the correct street."
• verb (Context 4)
To focus or divert (attention) away from something intentionally in order to conceal an action (especially in sleight of hand or stage magic); past tense and past participle of misdirect.
"The illusionist cleverly distract the audience with a flourish of his left hand while concealing the coin in his right."
Opposites of misdirected
The opposite of misdirected shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: