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

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

The trailer suggests that she’s been swept up in Hollywood’s decadence, led astray following her breakthrough role. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 22 July 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

Mora geed the crowd up but his passes went astray. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Although Rodman’s research shows that generative AI can help diagnose rare diseases or make sense of unusual symptoms, a randomized trial that was published in NEJM AI just the week before found that intentionally erroneous output from an AI model can easily lead doctors astray. — Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

But Franklin is the more forceful and insightful critic of all the ways the county has gone astray. — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026