Synonyms of astray

astray

adverb

ə-ˈstrā 

as in wrong

off the desired or intended path or course

I think we were led astray by the unfortunate similarity of the two names

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrong
• afield
• awry
• badly
• incorrectly
• mistakenly
• wrongly
• amiss
• improperly
• inappropriately
• inadequately
• faultily
• insufficiently
• unpromisingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• well
• right
• aright
• perfectly
• properly
• rightly
• favorably
• correctly
• appropriately
• auspiciously
• promisingly
• suitably
• fittingly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of astray

There are plenty of success stories out there from people who weren't led astray. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Across America, rogue cops have used Flock data to stalk ex-wives and girlfriends, held families at gunpoint after faulty readings, and kept one woman in jail for 13 days before admitting that the cameras had led them astray. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

In these murmurs, Ullom wonders how much modern technology has led us astray. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

But sometimes being a friend means speaking hard truths when Israeli policy goes astray or outright jeopardizes what Washington seeks to achieve in the Middle East. — Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

From breakfast to a sweet afternoon treat, these pastries won’t lead you astray. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

Many writers travelled to Jonestown to survey the shambles and determine whether this was a utopian experiment gone astray or a madman’s fever dream destined to fail. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

The state made an effort to reclaim payments that were sent in error, but there’s been no comprehensive audit and reconciliation for people who should have received benefits but did not, or for those whose payments went astray. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026

And because of that canon, Tapert and Raimi are there to ensure that any subversions don’t go too far astray. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026