Misguided

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/

Definitions of misguided

adjective misguided - having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning

Example Sentences

A1 She had a misguided idea about how to fix the broken vase.

A2 The tourists followed a misguided map and ended up getting lost.

B1 The company's misguided marketing strategy led to a decrease in sales.

B2 His misguided attempt to impress his boss backfired and he was fired.

C1 The politician's misguided policies caused uproar among the citizens.

C2 The CEO's misguided decisions ultimately led to the downfall of the company.

Examples of misguided in a Sentence

formal The decision to invest in that company was misguided and led to financial losses.

informal She followed some misguided advice and ended up in trouble.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a misguided fool.

figurative His misguided attempt to win her over only pushed her further away.

Grammatical Forms of misguided

• past tense: misguided
• plural: misguided
• comparative: more misguided
• superlative: most misguided
• present tense: misguide
• future tense: will misguide
• perfect tense: have misguided
• continuous tense: is misguiding
• singular: misguided
• positive degree: misguided
• infinitive: misguide
• gerund: misguiding
• participle: misguided

Origin and Evolution of misguided

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'misguided' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning wrongly or badly, and 'guide' meaning to show the way. It implies being led in the wrong direction or having incorrect guidance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'misguided' has retained its original meaning of being led astray or having mistaken guidance. It is commonly used to describe someone who is mistaken or misled in their beliefs or actions.