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MISGUIDED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does misguided mean?
• MISGUIDED (adjective)
The adjective MISGUIDED has 2 senses:
1. poorly conceived or thought out
2. wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
Familiarity information: MISGUIDED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Poorly conceived or thought out
Synonyms:
ill-conceived; misguided
Context example:
an ill-conceived plan to take over the company
Similar:
foolish (devoid of good sense or judgment)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
Synonyms:
misguided; mistaken
Context example:
mistaken identity
Similar:
wrong (contrary to conscience or morality or law)
Context examples
The finding supports growing criticism that current guideline recommendations to dramatically lower salt intake in the general population may be misguided.
(Study Shows Average Consumption of Salt Good for Heart Health, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
Dare I fervently implore Mr. T. to see my misguided husband, and to reason with him?
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
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