misguided; misguiding; misguides
: to lead astray : misdirect
a ploy to misguide consumers into thinking the food is healthy
misguider
noun
Examples of misguide in a Sentence
we were misguided by the flashy advertisements for what turned out to be pretty lousy pizza
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But my recent research suggests that this belief would be misguided.
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George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Limiting access to supplies is misguided when a pouching system, fitted by experts, is what allows people to live normally.
—Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
David Drubner, a partner in Southford Park LLC, said the opposition is misguided given the rising costs for financing municipal services and schools — and that is especially true following a recent property revaluation in Middlebury.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
His union attorney, Michael Braverman, said it would be misguided to focus on anything but the actions of the suspect who endangered police and the public, and had to be stopped.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Limiting access to supplies is misguided when a pouching system, fitted by experts, is what allows people to live normally.
—Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
David Drubner, a partner in Southford Park LLC, said the opposition is misguided given the rising costs for financing municipal services and schools — and that is especially true following a recent property revaluation in Middlebury.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
His union attorney, Michael Braverman, said it would be misguided to focus on anything but the actions of the suspect who endangered police and the public, and had to be stopped.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misguide
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“Misguide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misguide. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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