misguide

verb

mis·​guide ˌmis-ˈgīd How to pronounce misguide (audio)
misguided; misguiding; misguides

transitive verb

: to lead astray : misdirect
prejudice misguides our minds
misguider noun

Examples of misguide in a Sentence

we were misguided by the flashy advertisements for what turned out to be pretty lousy pizza
Recent Examples on the Web Yet many of these activities—particularly those involving outdoor adventures or personality tests—can be misguided. Cristian Hofmann, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Lane, though dangerously misguided, was ahead of time in recognizing the power of the gut. Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024 An Adams spokesman believes press coverage of Adams’s remarks has been misguided. Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Oct. 2024 Getty Images Owning a home makes some people feel more confident about their prospects for retirement — but that may be misguided, some experts say. Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for misguide 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misguide was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Misguide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misguide. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

misguide

verb
mis·​guide (ˈ)mis-ˈgīd How to pronounce misguide (audio)
: to lead astray : mislead
misguidance
-ˈgīd-ᵊn(t)s
noun

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