misguided

mis-guid-ed · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning; mistaken.

  2. 2.

    Based on incorrect information or beliefs.

  3. 3.

    Well-intentioned but wrong or inappropriate.

Related words

Antonyms: sensible, well-informed, wise
See also: foolish, misleading, mistaken
Synonyms: erroneous, foolish, ill-advised, mistaken

Etymology

From English prefix mis- "wrongly" + guided, past participle of guide.