ASTRAY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

astray

adverb

ə-ˈstrā

Definition of astray next

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

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Recent Examples of astray Chicago Police Superintendent James Conlisk responded by saying the Cubs might welcome a riotous crowd in the summer if the season went astray, blowing off their request. —

Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 These people are being led astray. —

Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley and Ednah Kurgat were leading the race with two miles left when they were led astray, missing out on the podium and a qualification for the WRRC, ⁠which is reserved for the top four finishers. —

Reuters, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026 When the consequences of being wrong are immediate and severe, making predictions can lead decision makers astray. —

Frank Diana, Time, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for astray

Recent Examples of Synonyms for astray

wrong

Adverb

This fear on the part of leaders almost always comes from a time when something did go wrong on their watch.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Cleveland is extremely image-conscious with players, and Harden is widely liked and respected by his peers; doing him wrong, even at his age, would hurt the Cavs’ reputation with future free agents.

— Joe Vardon, New York Times, 26 May 2026