misguided
adjective
mis·guid·ed
(ˌ)mis-ˈgī-dəd 
: led or prompted by wrong or inappropriate motives or ideals
well-meaning but misguided do-gooders
Examples of misguided in a Sentence
She's been getting a lot of bad advice from misguided friends.
He blames the crisis on the government's misguided economic policies.
a misguided attempt to help
Recent Examples on the Web
Southampton have used 31 players this season, at least three more than any other club, a number which includes three different goalkeepers, all of whom have been the fall guy in misguided passing sequences.
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Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Police arrested misguided former Louvre employee Vincenzo Perugia, who was under the mistaken belief that the painting belonged to Italy and was among those stolen by Napoleon.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Rather than imposing misguided restrictions, the focus should remain on advancing education, expanding responsible gaming tools, and ensuring that regulators and operators continue to prioritize consumer protection.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Some serious thespians in the past have used the SNL stage as a misguided launchpad to show off their quiet command of commedia dell’arte or whatever.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Police arrested misguided former Louvre employee Vincenzo Perugia, who was under the mistaken belief that the painting belonged to Italy and was among those stolen by Napoleon.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Rather than imposing misguided restrictions, the focus should remain on advancing education, expanding responsible gaming tools, and ensuring that regulators and operators continue to prioritize consumer protection.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Some serious thespians in the past have used the SNL stage as a misguided launchpad to show off their quiet command of commedia dell’arte or whatever.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Misguided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misguided. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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