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
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Continue reading … 'ASTONISHING' – Iranian dissidents slam Whoopi's 'misguided' claim comparing Black Americans to Iran.
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FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
At the time, the rail authority told The Fresno Bee that the department’s findings were misguided and did not reflect the project’s progress.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
In my experience, most of what is taught as leadership training is misguided and, in actuality, management training.
—Chris "bulldog" Collins, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Trump immigration policies 'cruel and misguided': Walz Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said his state helps ICE with criminal cases but that some cities and counties choose not to dedicate time, resources or personnel to coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
At the time, the rail authority told The Fresno Bee that the department’s findings were misguided and did not reflect the project’s progress.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
In my experience, most of what is taught as leadership training is misguided and, in actuality, management training.
—Chris "bulldog" Collins, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Trump immigration policies 'cruel and misguided': Walz Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said his state helps ICE with criminal cases but that some cities and counties choose not to dedicate time, resources or personnel to coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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“Misguided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misguided. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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